Nursing at South University-West Palm Beach
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at South University-West Palm Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South University-West Palm Beach sits in Royal Palm Beach, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 nursing degrees were awarded at South University-West Palm Beach.
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Online Class Availability at South University-West Palm Beach
Online coursework is an option at South University-West Palm Beach. Among 433 students, 142 (33%) studied exclusively online and 13 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South University-West Palm Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how South University-West Palm Beach’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #43 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #59 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #389 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #396 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1385 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1521 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South University-West Palm Beach
Those who finish South University-West Palm Beach’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,976 |
| 2 years | $70,277 |
| 3 years | $75,190 |
| 4 years | $82,486 |
| 5 years | $102,611 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from South University-West Palm Beach report median earnings of $82,486, compared with $66,811 for all South University-West Palm Beach graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from South University-West Palm Beach is $41,815.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at South University-West Palm Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at South University-West Palm Beach are 84% women (43) and 16% men (8).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South University-West Palm Beach
Among the 44 bachelor’s nursing graduates at South University-West Palm Beach, 82% were women (36) and 18% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-West Palm Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-West Palm Beach, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at South University-West Palm Beach
Of the 7 master’s nursing graduates at South University-West Palm Beach, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-West Palm Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 86% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-West Palm Beach, 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-West Palm Beach
This Nursing program at South University-West Palm Beach breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 44 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at South University-West Palm Beach work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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
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