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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, UofSC came in at #75. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 255 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 185 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UofSC. This makes it the #51 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #163 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 UofSC is $61,735. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UofSC make a median salary of $102,315 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UofSC is $478 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 220 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 185 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UofSC in 2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 555 |
| Medicine | 206 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 176 |
| Allied Health Professions | 86 |
| Communication Sciences | 53 |
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