Nursing at Charleston Southern University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Charleston Southern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Charleston Southern University sits in Charleston, SC.
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Studying Online at Charleston Southern University
Distance learning is available at Charleston Southern University. Of 3,832 students, 689 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,587 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Charleston Southern University
Use these rankings to compare Charleston Southern University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #22 of 30 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #25 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #341 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #421 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1391 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1447 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Charleston Southern University
Those who finish Charleston Southern University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,982 |
| 2 years | $56,867 |
| 3 years | $57,626 |
| 4 years | $66,480 |
| 5 years | $70,509 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Charleston Southern University take home a median $66,480, compared with $51,292 for all Charleston Southern University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Charleston Southern University is $31,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Charleston Southern University
This Nursing program at Charleston Southern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 69 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Charleston Southern University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.