Practical Nursing Schools in South Carolina

542 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in South Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	329
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	329
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	213

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.3%
• Black or African American: 43.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
• White: 44.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 5.7%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in South Carolina

31,510 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in South Carolina

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $25,390 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in SC

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	SC Job Growth	SC Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	15%	$24,190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	12%	$41,310

Related Majors in South Carolina

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

Major	Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing	3,296
Public Health	859
Allied Health Professions	644
Medicine	381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	329
Health/Medical Admin Services	302
Allied Health Services	204
Rehabilitation Professions	202

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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