Nursing at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida SouthWestern State College sits in Fort Myers, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 312 nursing degrees were awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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Studying Online at Florida SouthWestern State College
Many students take online classes at Florida SouthWestern State College. Of 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
Use these rankings to compare Florida SouthWestern State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #28 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #43 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #518 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #986 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #28 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #43 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #518 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #986 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College
Those who finish Florida SouthWestern State College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,119 |
| 2 years | $60,105 |
| 3 years | $61,838 |
| 4 years | $68,912 |
| 5 years | $75,791 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College report median earnings of $68,912, compared with $46,566 for all Florida SouthWestern State College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College comes in at $15,422.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College are 84% women (262) and 16% men (50).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Of the 211 associate’s nursing graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, 86% were women (182) and 14% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 67 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 47% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 101 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College, 79% were women (80) and 21% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 41% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, 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 Florida SouthWestern State College
The Nursing program at Florida SouthWestern State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 312 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Florida SouthWestern State College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
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