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, and more. We've also included details on how Southwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest was ranked #636 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southwest paid an average of $726 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $176 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,545 | $1,545 |
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Southwest 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 Southwest Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students graduated with a associate's degree in nursing from Southwest. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Tennessee Community College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 114 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 39 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 21 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
| Other Health Professions | 2 |