Nursing at South University-Austin
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at South University-Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South University-Austin is in Round Rock, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 nursing graduations were recorded at South University-Austin.
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Online & Distance Learning at South University-Austin
Distance learning is available at South University-Austin. Of 297 students, 118 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 29 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South University-Austin
These rankings give you a sense of how South University-Austin’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #94 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #101 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #163 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #172 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1580 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1648 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South University-Austin
Students who complete South University-Austin’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,343 |
| 2 years | $67,707 |
| 3 years | $72,439 |
| 4 years | $79,563 |
| 5 years | $102,611 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from South University-Austin report median earnings of $79,563, compared with $65,522 for all South University-Austin graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from South University-Austin stands at $41,815.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at South University-Austin, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at South University-Austin are 87% women (26) and 13% men (4).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South University-Austin
Among the 29 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at South University-Austin, 86% were women (25) and 14% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 66% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-Austin, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at South University-Austin
Of the 1 master’s nursing degrees awarded at South University-Austin, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-Austin, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at South University-Austin
This Nursing program at South University-Austin includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 29 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at South University-Austin pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.