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Nursing Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 468 students earned their Nursing degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in South Carolina

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 369
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 53,590 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $89,150, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,378 a year.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,262. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $51,690 after graduation.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,662. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Anderson University South Carolina. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,089 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at South University, Columbia. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year. This private school has an average net price of $20,761.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,542 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at USC Upstate.

Nursing Careers in SC

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $96,080
Nurse Midwives 33% $85,050
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $66,580
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Registered Nurses 19% $62,910
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $164,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 258
Allied Health Professions 242
Rehabilitation Professions 184
Health/Medical Admin Services 128
Communication Sciences 112
Chiropractic 105
Public Health 81

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