Compare 14 Nursing Science. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $66,070.
The highest-earning Nursing Science. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $20K earnings gap across 14 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Claflin University's Nursing Science. program leads with graduates earning $76,590, well above the state average of $66,070. Coastal Carolina University follows at $73,434, while University Of South Carolina Beaufort delivers $71,391—showing that program strength varies independently of school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Claflin University graduates borrow $29,000 and face just a 7.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Bob Jones University achieves an even lower 5.7% burden with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26, meaning graduates can handle loan payments comfortably.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Claflin UniversityPrivate | $76,590 | 14 | $29,000 | Excellent | $24,579 | Manageable |
| #2 | $73,434 | 18 | $23,750 | Excellent | $35,414 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $71,391 | 42 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,755 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $67,556 | 89 | $24,275 | Excellent | $15,976 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $67,071 | 319 | $22,310 | Excellent | $14,836 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $66,776 | 64 | $27,000 | Good | $17,787 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $66,480 | 88 | $26,471 | Good | $18,387 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $66,230 | 239 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Lander UniversityPublic | $63,303 | 51 | $25,000 | Good | $16,919 | Manageable |
| #10 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $63,303 | 93 | $26,700 | Good | $22,081 | Manageable |
| #11 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $62,892 | 207 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Challenging |
| #12 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | $62,743 | 28 | $16,585 | Excellent | $19,090 | Manageable |
| #13 | $60,791 | 17 | $21,096 | Excellent | $33,899 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Newberry CollegePrivate | $56,415 | 26 | $26,805 | Good | $22,632 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
