Critical Care Nursing at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you plan to study Critical Care Nursing, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 critical care nursing degrees were awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Critical Care Nursing Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Critical Care Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 45 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Critical Care Nursing graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Critical Care Nursing graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 74% women (26) and 26% men (9).
Critical Care Nursing Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 29 master’s critical care nursing graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Critical Care Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 28% of Critical Care Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Critical Care Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Critical Care Nursing program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Critical Care Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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