Registered Nursing at Merced College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Merced College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Merced College is located in Merced, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 registered nursing degrees were granted at Merced College.
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Online Class Availability at Merced College
Distance learning is available at Merced College. Of 12,472 students, 5,000 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,027 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Merced College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Merced College are 80% women (39) and 20% men (10).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Merced College
Of the 49 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Merced College, 80% were women (39) and 20% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Merced College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Merced College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Merced College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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