Nursing at Southwest University at El Paso
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southwest University at El Paso. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest University at El Paso is located in El Paso, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 37 nursing degrees were granted at Southwest University at El Paso.
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Studying Online at Southwest University at El Paso
Many students take online classes at Southwest University at El Paso. Among 2,130 students, 144 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,986 (93%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southwest University at El Paso
Rankings can help you compare Southwest University at El Paso’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #91 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #110 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #157 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #191 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1503 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1862 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #91 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #110 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #157 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #191 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1503 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1862 of 1,918 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Southwest University at El Paso stands at $46,551.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Southwest University at El Paso, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Southwest University at El Paso are 65% women (24) and 35% men (13).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwest University at El Paso
Of the 30 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Southwest University at El Paso, 60% were women (18) and 40% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 87% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Southwest University at El Paso
Of the 7 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Southwest University at El Paso, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southwest University at El Paso
The Nursing program at Southwest University at El Paso includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Southwest University at El Paso work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.