Nursing at Southern State Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southern State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern State Community College is in Hillsboro, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 nursing degrees were granted at Southern State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern State Community College
Many students take online classes at Southern State Community College. Of 2,227 students, 717 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 645 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southern State Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southern State Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #24 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #69 of 105 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #132 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #262 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #938 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1688 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southern State Community College
Graduates of Southern State Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,699 |
| 2 years | $49,797 |
| 3 years | $51,548 |
| 4 years | $59,256 |
| 5 years | $68,288 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Southern State Community College earn a median of $59,256, compared with $40,497 for all Southern State Community College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Southern State Community College stands at $18,490.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Southern State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Southern State Community College are 92% women (33) and 8% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Southern State Community College
Among the 36 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Southern State Community College, 92% were women (33) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southern State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southern State Community College, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southern State Community College
This Nursing program at Southern State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Southern State Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.