Nursing at Northwest Florida State College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Northwest Florida State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Florida State College is located in Niceville, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 114 nursing graduations were recorded at Northwest Florida State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Florida State College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Florida State College. Of 4,752 students, 1,590 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,797 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwest Florida State College
Use these rankings to compare Northwest Florida State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #19 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #53 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #266 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1180 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #19 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #53 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #266 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1180 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwest Florida State College
Those who finish Northwest Florida 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 | $54,093 |
| 2 years | $57,289 |
| 3 years | $48,980 |
| 4 years | $59,270 |
| 5 years | $73,852 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Northwest Florida State College report median earnings of $59,270, compared with $39,774 for all Northwest Florida State College graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Northwest Florida State College is $12,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Northwest Florida State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Northwest Florida State College are 89% women (102) and 11% men (12).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Northwest Florida State College
Among the 71 associate’s nursing graduates at Northwest Florida State College, 92% were women (65) and 8% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Florida State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Florida State College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Florida State College
Of the 43 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Northwest Florida State College, 86% were women (37) and 14% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Florida State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Florida 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 Northwest Florida State College
The Nursing program at Northwest Florida State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 114 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Northwest Florida State College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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