Nursing at College of Central Florida
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at College of Central Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Central Florida is in Ocala, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 144 nursing degrees were granted at College of Central Florida.
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Online Class Availability at College of Central Florida
Many students take online classes at College of Central Florida. Of 5,928 students, 1,298 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,164 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of Central Florida
Rankings can help you compare College of Central Florida’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #35 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #39 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #269 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #810 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #853 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #35 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #39 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #269 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #810 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #853 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of Central Florida
Graduates of College of Central Florida’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,723 |
| 2 years | $58,755 |
| 3 years | $60,861 |
| 4 years | $67,699 |
| 5 years | $90,475 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from College of Central Florida take home a median $67,699, compared with $38,763 for all College of Central Florida graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from College of Central Florida stands at $23,418.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at College of Central Florida, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at College of Central Florida are 83% women (119) and 17% men (25).
Nursing Associate’s Program at College of Central Florida
Among the 103 associate’s nursing graduates at College of Central Florida, 79% were women (81) and 21% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Central Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Central Florida, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at College of Central Florida
Among the 41 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at College of Central Florida, 93% were women (38) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Central Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Central Florida, lower 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 College of Central Florida
The Nursing program at College of Central Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 144 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at College of Central Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.