by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Polk State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #5 out of 60 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Polk State among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #296 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 296 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 12 of 88 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at Polk State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Associate’s | 132 |
During the most recent reporting year, Polk State College conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Polk State ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Polk State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,083 a year. This is higher than $43,410, the median for all majors at Polk State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Polk State, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $18,938 in student loans. This is above $14,731, the typical median for all majors at Polk State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $707 | $1,871 |
Find out more about Polk State tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Polk State are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Polk State awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
During the most recent reporting year, Polk State College handed out 132 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Polk State holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 73 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Polk State are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Polk State granted 132 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
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