by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Southwest Minnesota State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Southwest Minnesota State University was ranked #1,176 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #38 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southwest Minnesota State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southwest Minnesota State University is $63,193. 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 Southwest Minnesota State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $33,560 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Of the 80 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Southwest Minnesota State University, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
