The following data shows completion rates for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Professional Nursing Degree Program. On-time completion (100%) is calculated by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as from the first nursing course through completion of the courses required for conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree. VPCC on-time completion is 4 sequential semesters.
Program Completion
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment Count at Start of First Nursing Course | 97 | 71 | 31 |
| On-time Graduates Count | 39 | 34 | 10 |
| Program Completion Rate | 40.21% | 47.9% | 32.3% |
| Ultimate completion Rate | 67.01% | 64.8% | 64.5% |
Employment of Nursing Graduates
VPCC expects that at least 90% of graduates will report employment as a registered nurse within 1 year of graduation (job placement rate). The following data is the job placement rate based on the number of respondents to annual graduate surveys.
Job Placement Rate
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response rate | 100% (65/65) | 100% (46/46) | 80% (16/20) |
| Job Placement Rate | 87.70% (57/65) | 87% (40/46) | 75% (15/20) |