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Nursing at University of South Carolina - Columbia

232 Bachelor's Degrees
185 Master's Degrees
18 Doctor's Degrees
Nursing is one of the majors in the health professions program at University of South Carolina - Columbia.

We'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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Nursing Degrees Available at UofSC

UofSC Nursing Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, UofSC came in at #47. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools 21
Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools 22
Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools 35
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 42
Best Nursing Schools 47
Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools 97

Popularity of Nursing at UofSC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 255 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #163 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Nursing Graduates from UofSC Make?

$73,872 Bachelor's Median Salary
$105,149 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Nursing Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $73,872. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Nursing Graduates from UofSC Have?

$48,142 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Nursing Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $48,142 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UofSC is $478 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Nursing from UofSC Cost?

$12,688 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$36,388 Average Student Debt

UofSC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $12,288 $34,543
Fees $400 $400
Books and Supplies $1,226 $1,226
On Campus Room and Board $12,558 $12,558
On Campus Other Expenses $5,505 $5,505

Learn more about UofSC tuition and fees.

UofSC Nursing Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 5% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% 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 bachelor's in nursing.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 192
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 12

Does UofSC Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Nursing?

Online degrees for the UofSC nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.

Salary of Nursing Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's nursing program at UofSC make a median salary of $105,149. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.

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UofSC Nursing Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 136
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 10

Nursing Student Diversity at UofSC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Health 495
Medicine 198
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 188
Allied Health Professions 85
Communication Sciences 64

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