Nursing at Polk State College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Polk State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Polk State College is in Winter Haven, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Polk State College
Online coursework is an option at Polk State College. Among 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Polk State College
Use these rankings to compare Polk State College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #24 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #24 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Polk State College
Students who complete Polk 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 | $60,333 |
| 2 years | $59,050 |
| 3 years | $57,708 |
| 4 years | $69,083 |
| 5 years | $81,401 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Polk State College report median earnings of $69,083, compared with $43,410 for all Polk State College graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Polk State College comes in at $18,938.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Polk State College
This Nursing program at Polk State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 202 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Polk State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, 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.