by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FSW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at FSW was ranked #468 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #23 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida SouthWestern State College handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 76% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FSW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,179 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FSW, nursing students borrow a median amount of $14,926 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Florida SouthWestern State College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 269 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from FSW. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 248 |
| Dental Support Services | 17 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
