Registered Nursing at South Florida State College
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South Florida State College is located in Avon Park, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 90 registered nursing degrees were awarded at South Florida State College.
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Studying Online at South Florida State College
Many students take online classes at South Florida State College. Among 2,880 students, 832 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 950 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at South Florida State College
Rankings can help you compare South Florida State College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #5 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #452 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #5 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #452 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at South Florida State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at South Florida State College are 86% women (77) and 14% men (13).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at South Florida State College
Among the 77 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South Florida State College, 83% were women (64) and 17% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Florida State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 58% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Florida State College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South Florida State College
Among the 13 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South Florida State College, 100% were women (13) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Florida State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Florida 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at South Florida State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
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