2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, nursing students earned 3,296 degrees and certificates from a South Carolina school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Medical University of South Carolina to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. MUSC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.
Nursing majors at MUSC take out an average of $29,465 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $399, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 15 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Clemson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,087. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $282, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
On average, nursing graduates from UofSC take out $26,371 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $360, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anderson University South Carolina. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Anderson.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Anderson University South Carolina take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,070. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $441.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Upstate is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at USC Upstate take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,599. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $137.
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University of South Carolina - Aiken did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Aiken, UofSC Aiken is a public college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UofSC Aiken take out $29,416 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Lander University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Lander University is a small public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.
On average, nursing graduates from Lander University take out $24,498 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Claflin University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Orangeburg, Claflin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Claflin carry an average student debtload of $27,759.
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Bob Jones University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, South University, Columbia did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. South University, Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Columbia.
Nursing majors at South University, Columbia take out an average of $38,724 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $250, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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