by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #21 out of 29 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SMC highly for nursing, coming in at #1,518 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,518 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Michigan | 44 of 55 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 221 of 296 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at SMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southwestern Michigan College handed out 38 associate’s degrees in nursing.
SMC ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Michigan | 21 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 93 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 764 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,112 | $6,464 |
| Fees | $1,930 | $1,930 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at SMC are White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Michigan College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SMC conferred 38 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
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