by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Southwest Minnesota State University stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Southwest Minnesota State University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #858 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Minnesota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southwest Minnesota State University conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University report a median salary of $71,933 a year. This is higher than $55,618, the median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southwest Minnesota State University, nursing students accumulate a median of $33,560 in student loans. This is above $27,016, the typical median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,230 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,521 | $1,521 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
This nursing program at Southwest Minnesota State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 57 |
Southwest Minnesota State University awarded 57 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
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