Nursing at Broward College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Broward College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Broward College sits in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 437 nursing degrees were granted at Broward College.
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Online Class Availability at Broward College
Many students take online classes at Broward College. Among 30,728 students, 8,547 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,055 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Broward College
Use these rankings to compare Broward College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #38 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #358 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1243 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #38 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #358 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1243 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Broward College
Students who complete Broward College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,040 |
| 2 years | $63,021 |
| 3 years | $65,568 |
| 4 years | $71,991 |
| 5 years | $89,722 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Broward College report median earnings of $71,991, compared with $42,344 for all Broward College graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Broward College stands at $16,364.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Broward College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Broward College are 86% women (376) and 14% men (61).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Broward College
Of the 385 associate’s nursing graduates at Broward College, 86% were women (331) and 14% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Broward College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 96 |
| Black / African American | 145 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 28 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Broward College, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Broward College
Of the 52 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Broward College, 87% were women (45) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Broward College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Broward College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Broward College
The Nursing program at Broward College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 437 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Broward College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.