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, Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at South University, Columbia was ranked #1,261 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 428 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 491 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 730 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,261 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South University, Columbia handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in nursing from South University, Columbia. This makes it the #413 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia is $77,635. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia, nursing students borrow a median amount of $21,789 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 South University, Columbia is $267 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South University, Columbia paid an average of $437 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,732 | $15,732 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from South University, Columbia in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South University, Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the South University, Columbia 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 South University, Columbia Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from South University, Columbia make a median salary of $102,397 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from South University, Columbia in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at South University, Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 29 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 19 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16 |
| Public Health | 15 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 9 |