Registered Nursing at Southwest Texas College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Southwest Texas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Texas College sits in Uvalde, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 registered nursing degrees were granted at Southwest Texas College.
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Studying Online at Southwest Texas College
Online coursework is an option at Southwest Texas College. Of 6,525 students, 962 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,362 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southwest Texas College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwest Texas College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #46 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #87 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #145 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #521 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1241 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Southwest Texas College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Southwest Texas College are 84% women (37) and 16% men (7).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwest Texas College
Among the 44 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southwest Texas College, 84% were women (37) and 16% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 93% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Texas College, 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 Southwest Texas College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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