by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how South College ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at South College was ranked #632 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 266 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 311 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 461 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 632 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South College handed out 275 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in nursing from South College. This makes it the #192 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,109 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South College, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,235 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at South College is $263 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South College was $335 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,450 | $16,450 |
| Fees | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Of the 275 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from South College in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
South College 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 South College Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at South College make a median salary of $88,631. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at South College awarded 52 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at South College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 748 |
| Allied Health Professions | 271 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 172 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 142 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 141 |