Nursing at South Central College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what South Central College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Central College is in North Mankato, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 nursing graduations were recorded at South Central College.
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Studying Online at South Central College
Online coursework is an option at South Central College. Among 2,731 students, 991 (36%) studied exclusively online and 787 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South Central College
Rankings can help you compare South Central College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #5 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #42 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #147 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #792 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1452 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South Central College
Students who complete South Central 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 | $55,865 |
| 2 years | $53,608 |
| 3 years | $60,763 |
| 4 years | $67,211 |
| 5 years | $68,415 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from South Central College report median earnings of $67,211, compared with $45,412 for all South Central College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from South Central College is $28,072.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at South Central College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at South Central College are 83% women (43) and 17% men (9).
Nursing Associate’s Program at South Central College
Among the 52 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at South Central College, 83% were women (43) and 17% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Central College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Central College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at South Central College
This Nursing program at South Central College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 52 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at South Central College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.