by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South University, Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at South University, Columbia was ranked #1,581 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #28 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South University, Columbia handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in nursing from South University, Columbia. This makes it the #413 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia is $65,499. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at South University, Columbia make a median salary of $90,832. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia, nursing students borrow a median amount of $41,815 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at South University, Columbia is $267 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at South University, Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from South University, Columbia. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South University, Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from South University, Columbia in 2021, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 37 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 23 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 20 |
| Public Health | 12 |
