Nursing at Centra College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Centra College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Centra College is located in Lynchburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 nursing graduations were recorded at Centra College.
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Studying Online at Centra College
Many students take online classes at Centra College. Of 219 students, 24 (11%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Centra College
Use these rankings to compare Centra College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #46 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #48 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #471 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #478 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1678 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1832 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #46 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #48 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #471 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #478 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1678 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1832 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Centra College
Graduates of Centra College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,622 |
| 2 years | $53,454 |
| 3 years | $52,844 |
| 4 years | $58,764 |
| 5 years | $65,221 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Centra College earn a median of $58,764, compared with $54,676 for all Centra College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Centra College stands at $17,598.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Centra College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Centra College are 87% women (66) and 13% men (10).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Centra College
Of the 68 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Centra College, 87% were women (59) and 13% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Centra College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Centra College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Centra College
Of the 8 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Centra College, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Centra College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Centra College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Centra College
This Nursing program at Centra College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 76 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Centra College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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