Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Luzerne County Community College compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Luzerne County Community College reports the nursing program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Luzerne County Community College report a median salary of $64,410 a year. This is higher than $46,981, the median for all majors at Luzerne County Community College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Luzerne County Community College, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $25,310 in student loans. This is higher than $14,614, the typical median for all majors at Luzerne County Community College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $13,500 |
| Fees | $2,100 | $2,760 |
Find out more about Luzerne County Community College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 7% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Luzerne County Community College are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Luzerne County Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Luzerne County Community College.
The nursing program at Luzerne County Community College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 111 |
Luzerne County Community College awarded 111 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).
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