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. Also, learn how SPC ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SPC was ranked #527 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Petersburg College handed out 242 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPC is $65,133. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SPC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,261 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 $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at St Petersburg College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 446 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from SPC. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at SPC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 259 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 23 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SPC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 210 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 179 |
| Public Health | 127 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 74 |
| Dental Support Services | 59 |
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