Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
at Merced College in Merced, CA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
54
Median Earnings (1yr)
$107,024
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$107,024
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 California
Benchmark: $95,000 — average of 98 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 program at Merced College is a 2–4 year certificate at this public institution in Merced, CA. Classified under CIP 51.3801, this program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and enter practice as registered nurses in clinical, hospital, and community health settings.
Merced College offers this program as part of a broader set of health and technical credentials. Related programs at the school include Electrician (at both certificate levels), Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Nursing is among the most in-demand healthcare fields, and this certificate provides direct preparation for professional licensure and employment.
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