Nursing at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 506 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #27 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #443 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1491 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 506 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #27 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #443 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1491 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 506 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #27 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #443 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1491 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’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 | $79,816 |
| 2 years | $86,568 |
| 3 years | $83,698 |
| 4 years | $92,949 |
| 5 years | $99,175 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $92,949, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $24,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Columbia
The Nursing program at University of South Carolina-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 294 |
| Nursing Administration | 25 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 27 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 54 |
| Nursing Science | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 29 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 35 |
| Nursing Practice | 7 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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