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Nursing Schools in South Carolina

3,320 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,605
Associate Degree 1,223
Master’s Degree 369
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
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: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in South Carolina

53,590 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $89,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation.

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

In their early career, MUSC grads earn an average salary of $69,378. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,542 a year. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227.

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

This public school has an average net price of $21,262. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

In their early career, Trident Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,317. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $943.

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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,267 after graduation. A typical student attending MTC will pay a net price of $5,540.

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

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,715 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,336 a year.

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
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
Other Health Professions 181

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