Nursing at Southwestern Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Southwestern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Community College is located in Creston, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Community College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Community College. Of 1,566 students, 663 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 357 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southwestern Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #10 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #175 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #775 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1562 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southwestern Community College
Those who finish Southwestern Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,369 |
| 2 years | $46,833 |
| 3 years | $48,454 |
| 4 years | $51,768 |
| 5 years | $60,531 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Southwestern Community College report median earnings of $51,768, compared with $39,788 for all Southwestern Community College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Southwestern Community College is $20,300.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southwestern Community College
The Nursing program at Southwestern Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 33 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Southwestern Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.