Registered Nursing at Virginia Highlands Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Virginia Highlands Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Highlands Community College is in Abingdon, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 registered nursing degrees were granted at Virginia Highlands Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Highlands Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Highlands Community College. Of 2,082 students, 529 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 829 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Virginia Highlands Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Virginia Highlands Community College are 95% women (72) and 5% men (4).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Virginia Highlands Community College
Among the 76 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Virginia Highlands Community College, 95% were women (72) and 5% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Highlands Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 73 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Highlands Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Virginia Highlands Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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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