Nursing at Southwestern Oregon Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Oregon Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Oregon Community College sits in Coos Bay, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 nursing degrees were granted at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
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Studying Online at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Of 1,551 students, 496 (32%) studied exclusively online and 654 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #8 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #96 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #170 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #542 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #815 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College
Students who complete Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,612 |
| 2 years | $62,260 |
| 3 years | $70,634 |
| 4 years | $76,376 |
| 5 years | $83,948 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College earn a median of $76,376, compared with $39,619 for all Southwestern Oregon Community College graduates — about 93% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College is $19,435.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College are 77% women (37) and 23% men (11).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Of the 48 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 77% were women (37) and 23% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oregon 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 Oregon Community College
This Nursing program at Southwestern Oregon Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 48 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Southwestern Oregon Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.