by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RCTC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 23 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RCTC as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #521 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 521 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota | 8 of 46 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 of 208 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at RCTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 109 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Community and Technical College handed out 109 associate’s degrees in nursing.
RCTC is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota | 1 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 183 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,774 | $5,565 |
| Fees | $824 | $824 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at RCTC are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RCTC awarded 109 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
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