Nursing at Southern Union State Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southern Union State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Union State Community College is in Wadley, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 113 nursing degrees were granted at Southern Union State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Union State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southern Union State Community College. Among 5,063 students, 665 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southern Union State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Union State Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #11 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #15 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #203 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #234 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #573 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1084 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southern Union State Community College
Graduates of Southern Union State Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,094 |
| 2 years | $48,752 |
| 3 years | $52,602 |
| 4 years | $59,296 |
| 5 years | $67,692 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Southern Union State Community College earn a median of $59,296, compared with $37,916 for all Southern Union State Community College graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Southern Union State Community College stands at $13,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Southern Union State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Southern Union State Community College are 88% women (99) and 12% men (14).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Southern Union State Community College
Among the 113 associate’s nursing graduates at Southern Union State Community College, 88% were women (99) and 12% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union 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 Union State Community College
The Nursing program at Southern Union State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 113 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Southern Union State Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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
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