Registered Nursing at South Louisiana Community College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what South Louisiana Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Louisiana Community College sits in Lafayette, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 64 registered nursing degrees were awarded at South Louisiana Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Louisiana Community College
Distance learning is available at South Louisiana Community College. Among 6,238 students, 752 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Louisiana Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #9 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #197 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #220 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #638 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #971 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at South Louisiana Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at South Louisiana Community College are 91% women (58) and 9% men (6).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at South Louisiana Community College
Among the 64 associate’s registered nursing graduates at South Louisiana Community College, 91% were women (58) and 9% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at South Louisiana Community College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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