Program achievement data

The PCC Nursing program student achievement data is listed below and includes information required by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The information is obtained through assessments of students while enrolled in the program, upon completion of the program, and graduate surveys.

NCLEX pass rate

Completion year First attempt pass rate Ultimate pass rate Number of students taking the exam
2024 90.3% 100% 31
2025 90.3% 100% 31
2026 97.4% 100% 39

Program completion rates

The program completion rate is the percentage of students who started the first nursing course and completed the program in 6 terms.

Admission year Students admitted Completion year Students completed Program completion rate
Fall 2022 30 Fall 2024 28 93.3%
Fall 2023 31 Fall 2025 30 96.8%
Fall 2024 40 Fall 2026 40 100%

Employment rate

Within 6 months of graduation
Graduation year % Employed as a nurse Response rate
2024 100% 17%
2025 94% 53%
2026 TBD TBD