by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southwest. It is offered at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 19 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Southwest as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #813 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 813 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Tennessee | 11 of 44 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 153 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Southwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 80 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southwest Tennessee Community College handed out 80 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Southwest is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 325 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,104 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
Find out more about Southwest tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 8% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Southwest are Black or African American. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Tennessee Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Southwest awarded 80 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (59%).
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