Nursing at Jefferson State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Jefferson State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Jefferson State Community College is in Birmingham, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 151 nursing degrees were granted at Jefferson State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Jefferson State Community College
Distance learning is available at Jefferson State Community College. Among 9,240 students, 3,199 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,085 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Jefferson State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Jefferson State Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #17 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #214 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #262 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #617 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1174 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Jefferson State Community College
Those who finish Jefferson State Community 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 | $53,304 |
| 2 years | $52,622 |
| 3 years | $54,204 |
| 4 years | $60,761 |
| 5 years | $69,606 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Jefferson State Community College earn a median of $60,761, compared with $41,713 for all Jefferson State Community College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Jefferson State Community College comes in at $16,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Jefferson State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Jefferson State Community College are 84% women (127) and 16% men (24).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Jefferson State Community College
Of the 151 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Jefferson State Community College, 84% were women (127) and 16% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 110 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College, below 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 Jefferson State Community College
The Nursing program at Jefferson State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 151 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Jefferson State Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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