Registered Nursing at South Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at South Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Piedmont Community College is located in Polkton, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 registered nursing graduations were recorded at South Piedmont Community College.
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Studying Online at South Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at South Piedmont Community College. Of 4,013 students, 1,553 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,369 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at South Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at South Piedmont Community College are 92% women (36) and 8% men (3).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at South Piedmont Community College
Of the 39 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South Piedmont Community College, 92% were women (36) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Piedmont Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at South Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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