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, Savannah ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at South University, Savannah was ranked #1,283 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #42 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South University, Savannah handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in nursing from South University, Savannah. This makes it the #301 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #261 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at South University, Savannah is $65,499. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from South University, Savannah make a median salary of $90,832 a year. 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, Savannah, 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, Savannah is $267 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at South University, Savannah.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from South University, Savannah in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Savannah with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from South University, Savannah. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Savannah with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 80 |
| Allied Health Professions | 70 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 48 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
