Registered Nursing at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida SouthWestern State College is in Fort Myers, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 312 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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Studying Online at Florida SouthWestern State College
Online coursework is an option at Florida SouthWestern State College. Of 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) studied exclusively online and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
Rankings can help you compare Florida SouthWestern State College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #28 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #43 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #189 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #192 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #515 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #953 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #28 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #43 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #189 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #192 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #515 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #953 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College are 84% women (262) and 16% men (50).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 211 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 101 bachelor’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Florida SouthWestern State College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.