2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor'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 Doctor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top South Carolina Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Medical University of South Carolina the best school in South Carolina for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. MUSC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Clemson University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. UofSC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Francis Marion University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anderson University South Carolina. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’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.
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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 5 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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