Nursing at South Texas College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what South Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 238 nursing graduations were recorded at South Texas College.
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Online Class Availability at South Texas College
Many students take online classes at South Texas College. Of 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South Texas College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Texas College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 183 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 183 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South Texas College
Graduates of South Texas College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,552 |
| 2 years | $63,898 |
| 3 years | $68,312 |
| 4 years | $73,848 |
| 5 years | $84,408 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from South Texas College earn a median of $73,848, compared with $33,336 for all South Texas College graduates — about 122% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from South Texas College comes in at $10,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at South Texas College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at South Texas College are 73% women (174) and 27% men (64).
Nursing Associate’s Program at South Texas College
Among the 211 associate’s nursing graduates at South Texas College, 72% were women (151) and 28% were men (60).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 199 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 98% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South Texas College
Among the 27 bachelor’s nursing graduates at South Texas College, 85% were women (23) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 96% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Texas 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 South Texas College
The Nursing program at South Texas College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 238 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at South Texas College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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