by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how MUSC ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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MUSC is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #120 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Medical University of South Carolina handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in nursing from MUSC. This makes it the #165 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #57 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 MUSC is $68,199. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MUSC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $39,288 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 MUSC is $470 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MUSC paid an average of $1,440 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $686 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,622 | $29,030 |
| Fees | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from MUSC. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MUSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Medical University of South Carolina with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the MUSC 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 MUSC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at MUSC make a median salary of $113,286. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 nursing majors earned their master's degree from MUSC. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Medical University of South Carolina with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Medical University of South Carolina.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 153 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 120 |
| Allied Health Professions | 116 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 78 |
| Dentistry | 76 |
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