Nursing at Rochester Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Rochester Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rochester Community and Technical College sits in Rochester, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 109 nursing degrees were awarded at Rochester Community and Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rochester Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at Rochester Community and Technical College. Among 5,205 students, 1,785 (34%) studied exclusively online and 1,699 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rochester Community and Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Rochester Community and Technical College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #9 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #12 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #65 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #866 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rochester Community and Technical College
Those who finish Rochester Community and Technical 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 | $62,003 |
| 2 years | $60,689 |
| 3 years | $65,628 |
| 4 years | $69,521 |
| 5 years | $78,692 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Rochester Community and Technical College take home a median $69,521, compared with $48,096 for all Rochester Community and Technical College graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Rochester Community and Technical College is $23,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Rochester Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Rochester Community and Technical College are 84% women (92) and 16% men (17).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Rochester Community and Technical College
Of the 109 associate’s nursing graduates at Rochester Community and Technical College, 84% were women (92) and 16% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rochester Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rochester Community and Technical 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 Rochester Community and Technical College
This Nursing program at Rochester Community and Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 109 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Rochester Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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