by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 256 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 235 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 231 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Clemson. This makes it the #217 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #289 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,206 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, nursing students borrow a median amount of $54,089 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Clemson is $511 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clemson was $1,695 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 235 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Clemson. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 207 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Clemson make a median salary of $96,810 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Clemson. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 137 |
| Medical Science | 26 |
| Public Health | 18 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 13 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 2 |
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