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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UofSC is $478 per month.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
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.
| 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 |
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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.