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Nursing at South University-Columbia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at South University-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

South University-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.

Online & Distance Learning at South University-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at South University-Columbia. Of 504 students, 315 (62%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at South University-Columbia

Use these rankings to compare South University-Columbia’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value South Carolina #26 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #27 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #435 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #441 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #1517 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1665 of 1,918

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value South Carolina #26 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #27 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #435 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #441 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #1517 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1665 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South University-Columbia

Graduates of South University-Columbia’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at South University-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $65,499
2 years $66,883
3 years $71,557
4 years $78,626
5 years $90,784

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from South University-Columbia take home a median $78,626, compared with $66,116 for all South University-Columbia graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at South University-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from South University-Columbia is $41,815.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at South University-Columbia

The Nursing program at South University-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 46

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at South University-Columbia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

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