Nursing at Indian River State College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Indian River State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indian River State College sits in Fort Pierce, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 223 nursing degrees were granted at Indian River State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indian River State College
Online coursework is an option at Indian River State College. Of 15,429 students, 4,833 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,035 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Indian River State College
Rankings can help you compare Indian River State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #14 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #22 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #570 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #14 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #22 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #570 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Indian River State College
Students who complete Indian River State College’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 | $55,226 |
| 2 years | $55,181 |
| 3 years | $57,218 |
| 4 years | $61,017 |
| 5 years | $74,564 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Indian River State College take home a median $61,017, compared with $37,797 for all Indian River State College graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Indian River State College is $14,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Indian River State College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Indian River State College are 84% women (188) and 16% men (35).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Indian River State College
Among the 131 associate’s nursing graduates at Indian River State College, 81% were women (106) and 19% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Indian River State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 59 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Indian River State College, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Indian River State College
Of the 92 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Indian River State College, 89% were women (82) and 11% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Indian River State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Indian River State 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 Indian River State College
The Nursing program at Indian River State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 223 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Indian River State College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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
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