Nursing at Florida Gateway College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Florida Gateway College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Gateway College sits in Lake City, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 119 nursing degrees were awarded at Florida Gateway College.
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Online Class Availability at Florida Gateway College
Distance learning is available at Florida Gateway College. Of 2,921 students, 1,313 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 701 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Florida Gateway College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Gateway College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 85 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #35 of 86 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #757 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 85 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #35 of 86 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #757 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Florida Gateway College
Graduates of Florida Gateway College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,266 |
| 2 years | $54,401 |
| 3 years | $57,355 |
| 4 years | $63,996 |
| 5 years | $72,681 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Florida Gateway College earn a median of $63,996, compared with $45,345 for all Florida Gateway College graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Florida Gateway College stands at $10,387.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Florida Gateway College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Florida Gateway College are 92% women (109) and 8% men (10).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Florida Gateway College
Among the 79 associate’s nursing graduates at Florida Gateway College, 91% were women (72) and 9% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Florida Gateway College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 16% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Florida Gateway College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Florida Gateway College
Among the 40 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Florida Gateway College, 92% were women (37) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Gateway College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Gateway College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Florida Gateway College
The Nursing program at Florida Gateway College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 119 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Florida Gateway College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.