Nursing at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida SouthWestern State College sits in Fort Myers, FL.
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Studying Online at Florida SouthWestern State College
Many students take online classes at Florida SouthWestern State College. Of 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
Use these rankings to compare Florida SouthWestern State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #28 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #43 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #518 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #986 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #28 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #43 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #518 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #986 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College
Those who finish Florida SouthWestern State College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,119 |
| 2 years | $60,105 |
| 3 years | $61,838 |
| 4 years | $68,912 |
| 5 years | $75,791 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College report median earnings of $68,912, compared with $46,566 for all Florida SouthWestern State College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College comes in at $15,422.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Florida SouthWestern State College
The Nursing program at Florida SouthWestern State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 312 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Florida SouthWestern State College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.