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, Savannah ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at South University, Savannah was ranked #602 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #18 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 284 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 602 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South University, Savannah handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in nursing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in nursing from South University, Savannah. This makes it the #301 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #261 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South University, Savannah go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,635 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South University, Savannah, 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, Savannah is $267 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South University, Savannah 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 |
Learn more about South University, Savannah tuition and fees.
Of the 12 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from South University, Savannah, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Savannah with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the South University, Savannah 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, Savannah Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from South University, Savannah 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at South University, Savannah are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Savannah with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at South University, Savannah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 69 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 42 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 39 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 15 |