Nursing at Polk State College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Polk State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Polk State College is in Winter Haven, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 202 nursing degrees were awarded at Polk State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Polk State College
Online coursework is an option at Polk State College. Among 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Polk State College
Use these rankings to compare Polk State College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #24 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #24 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Polk State College
Students who complete Polk State College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,333 |
| 2 years | $59,050 |
| 3 years | $57,708 |
| 4 years | $69,083 |
| 5 years | $81,401 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Polk State College report median earnings of $69,083, compared with $43,410 for all Polk State College graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Polk State College comes in at $18,938.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Polk State College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Polk State College are 90% women (181) and 10% men (21).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Polk State College
Of the 132 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Polk State College, 89% were women (117) and 11% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 40 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Polk State College
Of the 70 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Polk State College, 91% were women (64) and 9% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Polk State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Polk State College, above 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 Polk State College
This Nursing program at Polk State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 202 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Polk State College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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