Registered Nursing at Southwestern Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Southwestern Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Community College sits in Sylva, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Community College. Of 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #23 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #242 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1088 of 1,861 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Southwestern Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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