Nursing at Delaware County Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Delaware County Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Delaware County Community College is located in Media, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 127 nursing degrees were granted at Delaware County Community College.
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Studying Online at Delaware County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Delaware County Community College. Of 7,402 students, 1,770 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,799 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Delaware County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Delaware County Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 79 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #37 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #152 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #375 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #654 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Delaware County Community College
Those who finish Delaware County Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,766 |
| 2 years | $57,920 |
| 3 years | $67,950 |
| 4 years | $75,973 |
| 5 years | $85,299 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Delaware County Community College earn a median of $75,973, compared with $45,720 for all Delaware County Community College graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Delaware County Community College is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Delaware County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Delaware County Community College are 83% women (106) and 17% men (21).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Delaware County Community College
Among the 94 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Delaware County Community College, 81% were women (76) and 19% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Delaware County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Delaware County Community College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Delaware County Community College
This Nursing program at Delaware County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 94 |
| Surgical Nursing | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Delaware County Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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