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 #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #23 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 353 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 419 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Petersburg College handed out 191 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPC is $80,787. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SPC was $387 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $112 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,943 | $7,774 |
| Fees | $739 | $1,512 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Learn more about SPC tuition and fees.
Of the 191 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from SPC in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SPC 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 SPC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 296 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from SPC. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% 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, 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 associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 179 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at St Petersburg College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 156 |
| Allied Health Professions | 138 |
| Public Health | 107 |
| Dental Support Services | 59 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.