Nursing at Southwestern Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Southwestern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Community College is in Sylva, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 nursing graduations were recorded at Southwestern Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Community College. Among 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #23 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #38 of 72 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #245 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1122 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southwestern Community College
Graduates of Southwestern Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,833 |
| 2 years | $54,904 |
| 3 years | $52,302 |
| 4 years | $55,802 |
| 5 years | $72,733 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Southwestern Community College earn a median of $55,802, compared with $34,928 for all Southwestern Community College graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Southwestern Community College comes in at $14,617.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Southwestern Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Southwestern Community College are 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Among the 36 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Southwestern Community College, 89% were women (32) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, lower than 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 Southwestern Community College
The Nursing program at Southwestern Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Southwestern Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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