Nursing at Claflin University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Claflin University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Claflin University sits in Orangeburg, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 nursing graduations were recorded at Claflin University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Claflin University
Online coursework is an option at Claflin University. Of 1,852 students, 325 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Claflin University
Rankings can help you compare Claflin University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #9 of 30 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #21 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #117 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #393 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #707 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1365 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Claflin University
Those who finish Claflin University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,862 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Claflin University is $23,819.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Claflin University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Claflin University are 90% women (36) and 10% men (4).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Claflin University
Among the 25 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Claflin University, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Claflin University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
Minority students account for 92% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Claflin University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Claflin University
Of the 15 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Claflin University, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Claflin University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
Minority students account for 80% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Claflin University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Claflin University
The Nursing program at Claflin University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 25 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Claflin University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.