Below are the key facts about this program at LCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 24 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, LCC as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #387 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 387 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Washington | 16 of 37 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at LCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 121 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lower Columbia College awarded 121 associate’s degrees in nursing.
LCC holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Washington | 9 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 50 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 112 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,817 | $5,583 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
Learn more about LCC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at LCC were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lower Columbia College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
LCC awarded 121 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
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