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University of South Carolina-Aiken

Updated Date: June 15, 2023November 30, 2023

The University of South Carolina-nursing Aiken's school is a public institution in Aiken, South Carolina. The college creates a welcoming environment that is responsive to the students and their needs. The students here play an active role in their education.

In addition to traditional classroom education and clinical practice, the university also provides hands-on experience to students via a high-fidelity simulation program that allows them to practice their skills. This simulation lab practice begins from the first semester so that by the time students interact with real patients, they are apt in their clinical skills and reasoning. Similarly, in the variety of off-campus healthcare settings students learn practical skills, patient communications, teamwork, inter and intra-departmental coordination, and other critical clinical skills. After graduation, the nurses work in a variety of healthcare settings such as mental health, forensics, oncology, informatics, and others.

Undergraduate Programs: The University of South Carolina offers one of the best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs in the state. Graduates of this program are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and work as successful nurses.

They can also enroll in the RN to a BSN program where students with an associate degree or diploma in nursing can complete their bachelor’s degree in as little as 12 months for an affordable price.

The nursing school at University of South Carolina-Aiken is a public institution located in Aiken, South Carolina. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at University of South Carolina-Aiken include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in South Carolina, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.01% and for BSN programs is 89.38%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 36 nursing schools in South Carolina, the nursing program at University of South Carolina-Aiken ranks #5 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #149. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 94.24%, giving the University of South Carolina-Aiken an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of South Carolina-Aiken

  • Grade: A
  • NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 94.24%
  • South Carolina State Rank: 5
  • National Rank: 149

Best Online Nursing Programs for South Carolina Students

In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.

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Compare South Carolina Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs "26" "26"
Average NCLEX Passing Rate 87.01% 89.38%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range 59.70% to 98.60% 65.35% to 99.39%
Best Ranked School Details ADN Rankings for South Carolina BSN Rankings for South Carolina


University of South Carolina-Aiken

School of Nursing

94.24% 3-Year
Pass Rate
  • 471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC - 29801
  • (803) 648-6851
Nurse Admin: Thayer McGahee, PhD, RN
Title: Dean
  • NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 94.24%
  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Award Levels: Bachelor

University Information

  • Total Faculty: 158
  • In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,760
  • Book and Supplies: $1,240
  • Percent Received Aid: 97%
  • Average Grant or Scholarship: $6,644
  • Percent Admitted: 56%
  • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 32%
  • Graduation Rate: 41%

Cities in South Carolina Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Aiken or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in South Carolina? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in South Carolina: Aiken, Anderson, Beaufort, Bluffton, Cheraw, Clemson, Conway, Florence, Graniteville, Greenville, Greenwood, Newberry, Orangeburg, Pendleton, Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Sumter and West Columbia

 

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Additional Nursing Programs in South Carolina

  • Aiken Technical College
  • Anderson University
  • Bob Jones University
  • Central Carolina Technical College
  • Charleston Southern University
  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina
  • Claflin University
  • Clemson University
  • Coastal Carolina University
  • Columbia College
  • Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Francis Marion University
  • Greenville Technical College
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College
  • Lander University
  • Limestone University
  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Midlands Technical College
  • Newberry College
  • Northeastern Technical College
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
  • Piedmont Technical College
  • South Carolina State University
  • South University-Columbia
  • Southern Wesleyan University
  • Spartanburg Community College
  • Technical College of the Lowcountry
  • Tri-County Technical College
  • Trident Technical College
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia
  • University of South Carolina-Lancaster
  • University of South Carolina-Upstate
  • York Technical College/USC Lancaster

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      Labor and Delivery Nurse$75,660
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