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 SOWELA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in practical nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for practical nursing majors, SOWELA came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SOWELA was $139 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,335 | $3,335 |
| Fees | $930 | $930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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Online degrees for the SOWELA practical 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 SOWELA Online Learning page.
Of the 28 practical nursing students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from SOWELA, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at SOWELA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SOWELA Technical Community College with a associate's in practical nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 37 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 5 |
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