Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
14
Median Earnings (1yr)
$69,776
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$69,776
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Nursing programs in North Carolina
Benchmark: $68,987 — average of 79 comparable programs
National median wage — Nursing
$81,708
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Nursing
+4%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree program at Lees-McRae College is offered by this private nonprofit institution in Banner Elk, NC. The program is classified under CIP code 51.3801 in the registered nursing field and prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and enter practice as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Lees-McRae College also offers an Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) associate degree, providing a complementary option for students pursuing clinical healthcare careers. Students in the Registered Nursing program can expect instruction in foundational nursing science, patient assessment, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and clinical practicum experiences across a range of healthcare environments.
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