Nursing at Cedar Crest College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Cedar Crest College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cedar Crest College is in Allentown, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 88 nursing degrees were awarded at Cedar Crest College.
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Online Class Availability at Cedar Crest College
Online coursework is an option at Cedar Crest College. Of 1,290 students, 244 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 698 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cedar Crest College
Use these rankings to compare Cedar Crest College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #43 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #60 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #175 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #211 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1256 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1476 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cedar Crest College
Graduates of Cedar Crest 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 | $64,377 |
| 2 years | $64,406 |
| 3 years | $65,730 |
| 4 years | $68,838 |
| 5 years | $80,463 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Cedar Crest College earn a median of $68,838, compared with $58,017 for all Cedar Crest College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Cedar Crest College is $33,518.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Cedar Crest College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Cedar Crest College are 90% women (79) and 10% men (9).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Cedar Crest College
Among the 67 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Cedar Crest College, 94% were women (63) and 6% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Cedar Crest College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Cedar Crest College, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Cedar Crest College
Among the 11 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Cedar Crest College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Cedar Crest College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Cedar Crest College, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Cedar Crest College
This Nursing program at Cedar Crest College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 67 |
| Nursing Administration | 3 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 10 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 5 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Cedar Crest College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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