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Registered Nursing at Southwest Baptist University

If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Southwest Baptist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 142 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Southwest Baptist University.

Studying Online at Southwest Baptist University

Distance learning is available at Southwest Baptist University. Of 2,199 students, 402 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 802 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at Southwest Baptist University

Rankings can help you compare Southwest Baptist University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #31 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #33 of 47
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #149 of 194
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #154 of 199
Best Value Nationwide #1391 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1467 of 1,861

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #31 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #33 of 47
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #149 of 194
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #154 of 199
Best Value Nationwide #1391 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1467 of 1,861

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #31 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #33 of 47
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #149 of 194
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #154 of 199
Best Value Nationwide #1391 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1467 of 1,861

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Southwest Baptist University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Southwest Baptist University are 86% women (122) and 14% men (20).

Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwest Baptist University

Among the 103 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southwest Baptist University, 83% were women (86) and 17% were men (17).

Southwest Baptist University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Baptist University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 85
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 5
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Southwest Baptist University

Minority students account for 13% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Baptist University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Southwest Baptist University

Among the 37 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southwest Baptist University, 92% were women (34) and 8% were men (3).

Southwest Baptist University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwest Baptist University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Black / African American 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Southwest Baptist University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwest Baptist University, below the national average of 43%.*

Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Southwest Baptist University

Among the 2 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southwest Baptist University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

Southwest Baptist University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Southwest Baptist University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Southwest Baptist University

*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 Southwest Baptist University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

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