Registered Nursing at South University-West Palm Beach
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at South University-West Palm Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South University-West Palm Beach is in Royal Palm Beach, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 registered nursing degrees were awarded at South University-West Palm Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at South University-West Palm Beach
Many students take online classes at South University-West Palm Beach. Of 433 students, 142 (33%) studied exclusively online and 13 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at South University-West Palm Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how South University-West Palm Beach’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #43 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #59 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #385 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #398 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1367 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1481 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at South University-West Palm Beach, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at South University-West Palm Beach are 82% women (36) and 18% men (8).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South University-West Palm Beach
Of the 44 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South University-West Palm Beach, 82% were women (36) and 18% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-West Palm Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-West Palm Beach, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at South University-West Palm Beach work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.