by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Southwest Minnesota State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest Minnesota State University was ranked #1,423 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #42 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 820 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,423 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwest Minnesota State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southwest Minnesota State University is $71,933. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University paid an average of $305 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,840 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,464 | $1,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,666 | $10,666 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,542 | $3,542 |
Learn more about Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees.
Of the 81 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southwest Minnesota State University does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southwest Minnesota State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |