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 NWFSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at NWFSC was ranked #1,036 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #54 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Florida State College handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NWFSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,167 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NWFSC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $10,500 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 Northwest Florida State College.
Of the 77 students who graduated with a Associate’s in nursing from NWFSC in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Florida State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Florida State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 76 |
| Dental Support Services | 9 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 9 |
