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 NWFSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at NWFSC was ranked #1,330 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #57 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 651 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 785 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,330 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Florida State College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NWFSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,745 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NWFSC paid an average of $398 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $104 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,496 | $9,552 |
| Fees | $750 | $2,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about NWFSC tuition and fees.
Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from NWFSC in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWFSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Florida State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NWFSC 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 NWFSC Online Learning page.
Of the 73 nursing students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from NWFSC, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Florida State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northwest Florida State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 90 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 18 |
| Dental Support Services | 13 |