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    Nursing Education - MSN

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    Columbia, USMSNOnline20 months
    $48,360.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    39
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 39-credit, 20-month, online MSN program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $48,360.

    About the program

    Prepares students to function as academic or clinical nurse educators across various program levels and settings. Covers education theory, teaching strategies, learner diversity, curriculum development, and program evaluation, with practicums in educational settings.

    Focus: both
    U.S. News Best Nursing Schools (Master’s): No. 18 (tie) nationally (for University of South Carolina overall).
    Part-time option

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    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US); STEM OPT extension depends on whether the degree is STEM-designated on the I-20 (CIP code) and other eligibility criteria.

    $28,044.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $48,360 across 39 required credits.
    Is Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 20 months and 39 credits.
    What GPA is required for Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    What work-permit options follow Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Nursing Education - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months OPT (US); STEM OPT extension depends on whether the degree is STEM-designated on the I-20 (CIP code) and other eligibility criteria.