Nursing at Lake-Sumter State College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Lake-Sumter State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake-Sumter State College sits in Leesburg, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 133 nursing degrees were awarded at Lake-Sumter State College.
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Online Class Availability at Lake-Sumter State College
Online coursework is an option at Lake-Sumter State College. Among 5,810 students, 2,347 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,840 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lake-Sumter State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake-Sumter State College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #20 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #52 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #125 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #254 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #313 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1141 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #20 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #52 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #125 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #254 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #313 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1141 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lake-Sumter State College
Graduates of Lake-Sumter 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 | $56,487 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $58,420 |
| 4 years | $64,630 |
| 5 years | $74,345 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Lake-Sumter State College report median earnings of $64,630, compared with $40,143 for all Lake-Sumter State College graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Lake-Sumter State College is $14,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Lake-Sumter State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Lake-Sumter State College are 86% women (115) and 14% men (18).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Lake-Sumter State College
Of the 110 associate’s nursing graduates at Lake-Sumter State College, 85% were women (93) and 15% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lake-Sumter State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 51% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lake-Sumter State College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Lake-Sumter State College
Of the 23 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Lake-Sumter State College, 96% were women (22) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lake-Sumter State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lake-Sumter State College, 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.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lake-Sumter State College
The Nursing program at Lake-Sumter State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 133 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Lake-Sumter State College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.