Registered Nursing at University of South Carolina-Upstate
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Upstate. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Upstate is in Spartanburg, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 216 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of South Carolina-Upstate.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Distance learning is available at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Of 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 30 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #281 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #479 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #897 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate are 90% women (194) and 10% men (22).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Among the 216 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate, 90% were women (194) and 10% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Upstate.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 120 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 61 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Upstate, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of South Carolina-Upstate pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.