Registered Nursing at Southwestern Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Community College sits in Creston, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Southwestern Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Community College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Community College. Of 1,566 students, 663 (42%) studied exclusively online and 357 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #10 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #167 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #765 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1521 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Southwestern Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Southwestern Community College are 91% women (30) and 9% men (3).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Of the 33 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southwestern Community College, 91% were women (30) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Southwestern Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
- 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.