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Registered Nursing Schools in South Carolina

2,878 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in South Carolina in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in South Carolina

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,631
Associate Degree 1,239
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in South Carolina

There are 44,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $64,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

282 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

A typical student attending USC Upstate will pay a net price of $14,661. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at USC Upstate.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,471 Total Students

A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,796. 71% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UofSC grads earn an average salary of $48,846.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
27,341 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,514 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,155 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,376 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,234. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
3,869 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,309. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,000 a year.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

In their early career, Horry-Georgetown Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,194. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average. 51% of the teachers are full time.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,921 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Registered Nursing Careers in SC

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $66,580
Registered Nurses 19% $62,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Family Practice Nursing 141
Adult Health Nursing 61
Nurse Anesthetist 61
Nursing Science 52
Critical Care Nursing 42
Nursing Practice 35
Nursing Administration 33
Mental Health Nursing 29

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