by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FSW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at FSW was ranked #551 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #33 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 551 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 602 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida SouthWestern State College handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at FSW is $70,923. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FSW paid an average of $325 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $81 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,436 | $9,750 |
| Fees | $965 | $3,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,044 | $10,044 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
Learn more about FSW tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 159 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from FSW. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FSW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
FSW does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FSW Online Learning page.
The nursing program at FSW awarded 275 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 212 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 22 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 20 |
| Dental Support Services | 14 |