Nursing at University of South Carolina Aiken
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina Aiken. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina Aiken is located in Aiken, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina Aiken
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina Aiken. Among 4,022 students, 1,269 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,440 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of South Carolina Aiken
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina Aiken’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #16 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #17 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #273 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #301 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #874 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1268 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken
Those who finish University of South Carolina Aiken’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,627 |
| 2 years | $60,689 |
| 3 years | $61,889 |
| 4 years | $67,556 |
| 5 years | $77,864 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken report median earnings of $67,556, compared with $49,686 for all University of South Carolina Aiken graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken comes in at $28,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of South Carolina Aiken
This Nursing program at University of South Carolina Aiken includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 114 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of South Carolina Aiken go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.