Registered Nursing at South Plains College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what South Plains College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Plains College is located in Levelland, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 81 registered nursing graduations were recorded at South Plains College.
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Studying Online at South Plains College
Many students take online classes at South Plains College. Of 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at South Plains College
Use these rankings to compare South Plains College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #37 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #57 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #75 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #121 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #421 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1030 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at South Plains College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at South Plains College are 83% women (67) and 17% men (14).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at South Plains College
Among the 81 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South Plains College, 83% were women (67) and 17% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Plains College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 39 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Plains College, above 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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at South Plains College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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