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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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