Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

CIP 51.3801 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

66 total including inactive

States

Across 15 states

Graduates (2023)

1,615

Total completions

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 15 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Ohio, Virginia and California.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$93,600

Acute Care Nurses

Job Growth

+4.9%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,941

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Acute Care Nurses. In-state tuition ranges from $768 to $13,400, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 197 (12.2%)

Female: 1,418 (87.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 865 (53.6%)

Associate: 750 (46.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Realistic

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Speaking

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value social perceptiveness?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.