Nursing at Santa Fe College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Santa Fe College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Fe College sits in Gainesville, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 206 nursing degrees were awarded at Santa Fe College.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Fe College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Fe College. Among 12,758 students, 2,607 (20%) studied exclusively online and 4,085 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Santa Fe College
Use these rankings to compare Santa Fe College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #24 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #34 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #233 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #592 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #715 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #24 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #34 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #233 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #592 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #715 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Santa Fe College
Those who finish Santa Fe 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 | $63,638 |
| 2 years | $57,544 |
| 3 years | $52,360 |
| 4 years | $62,717 |
| 5 years | $77,392 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Santa Fe College report median earnings of $62,717, compared with $43,037 for all Santa Fe College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Santa Fe College stands at $18,798.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Santa Fe College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Santa Fe College are 82% women (169) and 18% men (37).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Santa Fe College
Among the 144 associate’s nursing graduates at Santa Fe College, 81% were women (116) and 19% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Fe College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 37% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Fe College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Santa Fe College
Among the 62 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Santa Fe College, 85% were women (53) and 15% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Santa Fe College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 47% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Santa Fe College, higher 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 Santa Fe College
This Nursing program at Santa Fe College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 206 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Santa Fe College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.