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 Polk State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Polk State was ranked #854 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #48 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 277 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 621 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 854 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Polk State College handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Polk State is $81,004. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Polk State paid an average of $409 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $112 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| Fees | $883 | $2,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Polk State nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Polk State Online Learning page.
Of the 120 students who earned an associate's degree in Nursing from Polk State in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Polk State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 80 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 53 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8 |