Registered Nursing at South Puget Sound Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at South Puget Sound Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Puget Sound Community College is located in Olympia, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 registered nursing graduations were recorded at South Puget Sound Community College.
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Online Class Availability at South Puget Sound Community College
Distance learning is available at South Puget Sound Community College. Among 4,871 students, 2,213 (45%) studied exclusively online and 1,591 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at South Puget Sound Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Puget Sound Community College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #18 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #36 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #113 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #196 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #720 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1534 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at South Puget Sound Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at South Puget Sound Community College are 85% women (28) and 15% men (5).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at South Puget Sound Community College
Among the 33 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South Puget Sound Community College, 85% were women (28) and 15% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Puget Sound Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Puget Sound Community College, below 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 Puget Sound Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.