Nursing at University of South Carolina-Upstate
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Upstate. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Upstate is in Spartanburg, SC.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Distance learning is available at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Among 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 30 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #281 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #503 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #904 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 30 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #281 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #503 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #904 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Upstate’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 | $61,719 |
| 2 years | $57,512 |
| 3 years | $60,107 |
| 4 years | $67,071 |
| 5 years | $79,162 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate take home a median $67,071, compared with $47,560 for all University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate stands at $26,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Upstate
This Nursing program at University of South Carolina-Upstate includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 216 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of South Carolina-Upstate pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.