Nursing at SOWELA Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at SOWELA Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
SOWELA Technical Community College is in Lake Charles, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 nursing degrees were granted at SOWELA Technical Community College.
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Online Class Availability at SOWELA Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at SOWELA Technical Community College. Of 3,446 students, 368 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,407 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at SOWELA Technical Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how SOWELA Technical Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #178 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #485 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #505 of 1,918 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from SOWELA Technical Community College is $5,606.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College are 88% women (43) and 12% men (6).
Nursing Associate’s Program at SOWELA Technical Community College
Among the 49 associate’s nursing graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College, 88% were women (43) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College, below 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 SOWELA Technical Community College
This Nursing program at SOWELA Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 49 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at SOWELA Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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.