Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of South Carolina-Lancaster
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of South Carolina-Lancaster graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of South Carolina-Lancaster graduates earn $65k, placing them in the 30th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | $65,139 | — | — | — |
| Tri-County Technical College | $73,667 | $67,165 | $21,250 | 0.29 |
| Greenville Technical College | $72,879 | $61,326 | $25,796 | 0.35 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | $72,237 | $61,528 | $19,900 | 0.28 |
| Aiken Technical College | $72,146 | $68,959 | $22,200 | 0.31 |
| Midlands Technical College | $70,571 | $65,593 | $24,649 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in South Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Technical College Pendleton | $4,448 | $73,667 | $21,250 |
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $5,639 | $72,879 | $25,796 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg | $4,970 | $72,237 | $19,900 |
| Aiken Technical College Graniteville | $5,044 | $72,146 | $22,200 |
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $4,788 | $70,571 | $24,649 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of South Carolina-Lancaster, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.