Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top careers in the nation, and it’s easy to see why. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll take a leading role in patient care, working closely with doctors, specialists, and other nurses to create and carry out care plans.
RNs monitor patient health, administer medications, record symptoms, and prepare patients for exams and treatments. This hands-on role carries big responsibility, but also brings deep meaning and purpose.
Nurses can specialize in many areas over the course of their careers, from pediatric care to surgical units. With continued education and experience, opportunities to grow and advance are always within reach.
Degree Type: Associate Degree
Field: Health Science
County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell
Austin Community College:
Classes offered at Austin Community College.
Classes offered at Temple College.
A professional toolset provided (applied technology) -OR- a uniform of scrubs and stethoscope provided (healthcare)
Good communication, team player, empathetic, excellent time management, handles pressure, flexible, trained in nursing, advanced cardiovascular life support, acute care, and intensive care units
New workers generally start around $69,066. Normal pay for Registered Nurses is $93,212 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $118,990.
Source: ACC Career Coach, April 2025
