by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RACC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 24 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RACC among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #1,412 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,412 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 64 of 71 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 225 of 262 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at RACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 43 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Reading Area Community College awarded 43 associate’s degrees in nursing.
RACC ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 18 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 91 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 700 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $10,740 |
| Fees | $1,710 | $1,770 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at RACC are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Reading Area Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RACC conferred 43 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.