Registered Nursing at South College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what South College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South College sits in Knoxville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 266 registered nursing degrees were awarded at South College.
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Online Class Availability at South College
Many students take online classes at South College. Of 11,557 students, 6,092 (53%) studied exclusively online and 3,004 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at South College
Use these rankings to compare South College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #27 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #38 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #362 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #409 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1237 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1560 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at South College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at South College are 86% women (229) and 14% men (37).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at South College
Among the 4 associate’s registered nursing graduates at South College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South College
Of the 262 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South College, 86% were women (225) and 14% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 82 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at South College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.