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 Polk State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Polk State was ranked #926 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #49 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Polk State College handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Polk State is $65,310. 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 Polk State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,416 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 Polk State College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from Polk State. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
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 Polk State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Polk State. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Polk State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 139 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 35 |
