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, and more. We've also included details on how SBCC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in practical nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SBCC was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for practical nursing list.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SBCC was $397 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,528 |
| Fees | $130 | $658 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
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SBCC does not offer an online option for its practical nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SBCC Online Learning page.
Of the 19 practical nursing students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from SBCC, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Barbara City College with a associate's in practical nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 119 |
| Nursing | 77 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 10 |
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