Nursing at Southwest Texas College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Texas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest Texas College is located in Uvalde, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwest Texas College
Distance learning is available at Southwest Texas College. Among 6,525 students, 962 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,362 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southwest Texas College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwest Texas College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #47 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #88 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #147 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #523 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1276 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southwest Texas College
Students who complete Southwest Texas College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $62,409 |
| 4 years | $63,049 |
| 5 years | $81,744 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Southwest Texas College earn a median of $63,049, compared with $35,623 for all Southwest Texas College graduates — about 77% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southwest Texas College
The Nursing program at Southwest Texas College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 44 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Southwest Texas College go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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