Registered Nursing at Fortis College-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Fortis College-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis College-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Fortis College-Columbia.
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Studying Online at Fortis College-Columbia
Distance learning is available at Fortis College-Columbia. Among 582 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 444 (76%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Fortis College-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare Fortis College-Columbia’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #29 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #30 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #484 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #496 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1732 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1828 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Fortis College-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Fortis College-Columbia are 94% women (34) and 6% men (2).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Fortis College-Columbia
Among the 36 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Fortis College-Columbia, 94% were women (34) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Columbia, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Fortis College-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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
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