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. In addition, we cover how Valencia College ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Valencia College came in at #84. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 84 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valencia College handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Valencia College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $93,751 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Valencia College paid an average of $391 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $103 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,984 | $7,933 |
| Fees | $490 | $1,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,252 | $1,252 |
Learn more about Valencia College tuition and fees.
The nursing program at Valencia College awarded 137 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valencia College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Valencia College 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 Valencia College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 228 students graduated with a associate's degree in nursing from Valencia College. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valencia College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Valencia College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 421 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 186 |
| Dental Support Services | 23 |