by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Southwest Baptist University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest Baptist University was ranked #1,143 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #22 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 467 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 790 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwest Baptist University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Southwest Baptist University. This makes it the #499 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southwest Baptist University is $69,273. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southwest Baptist University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $13,558 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southwest Baptist University paid an average of $825 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,290 | $27,290 |
| Fees | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,952 | $8,952 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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The nursing program at Southwest Baptist University awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southwest Baptist University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Southwest Baptist University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of nursing associate's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Southwest Baptist University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southwest Baptist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 77 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 11 |
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