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Registered Nursing Schools in South Carolina

2,852 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,605
Associate Degree 1,223
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at USC Upstate.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,559. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $943. In their early career, Trident Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,317.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, MUSC grads earn an average salary of $69,378.

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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,267 after graduation. 40% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,225. 95% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 64% of the teachers are full time.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,582 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,939 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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