Registered Nursing at Southwestern Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Southwestern Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Community College sits in Sylva, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 registered nursing degrees were granted at Southwestern Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Community College. Of 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #23 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #242 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1088 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for 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 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Of the 36 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 17% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, below 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 go on to a range of careers. 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
- 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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