Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $73,872 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $23,375, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $84,021 | $16,666 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $78,485 | $26,609 |
| South University-Columbia Columbia | $77,635 | $23,592 |
| Claflin University Orangeburg | $76,590 | $8,969 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg | $75,849 | $18,000 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $74,206 | $18,629 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $73,882 | $25,000 |
| Bob Jones University Greenville | $73,493 | $26,972 |
| Newberry College Newberry | $72,756 | $22,500 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $72,714 | $23,667 |
| Francis Marion University Florence | $70,110 | $25,500 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Charleston | $68,199 | $15,000 |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $66,310 | $29,750 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton | $64,671 | $27,000 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $60,791 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?
The median salary is $73,872 one year after graduation and $74,996 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,375.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.