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Bachelor's-17% vs national median295 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at South Carolina State University

Ranked 291st of 294 bachelor's programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$53,288
middle 50%: $31,848 – $73,217
Median · 5 years out
$69,786
middle 50%: $49,855 – $86,386
Median · 10 years out
$79,032
middle 50%: $59,848 – $101,061

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of South Carolina State University's bachelor's program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $53,288 one year after graduating, rising to $79,032 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $84,234 for this field, ranking 291st of 294 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,463 total interest

Same major at other universities

Anderson University
$70,474 · 5 yrs out
Truman State University
$70,459 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$70,224 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$70,214 · 5 yrs out
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
$70,157 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$69,841 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama in Huntsville
$69,693 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Fort Wayne
$69,562 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$66,779 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Carolina State University

Education (Doctorate)
$108,086 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$86,929 · 5 yrs out
Nuclear Engineering (Bachelor's)
$86,929 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$81,106 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,471 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$74,027 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$72,966 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$69,536 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$64,652 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$63,675 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$61,715 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$56,595 · 5 yrs out

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