At USC, we value diversity. Our Nursing@USC graduates are prepared to treat a wide variety of patients from a range of geographic and social backgrounds. We also strive for diversity in our classroom, as students can learn from their peers’ unique experiences and perspectives.
Find out more about our Nursing@USC students below.
Class size
Our classes typically have a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which fosters an intimate, open learning environment.
Full or Part Time
We understand that our students have personal obligations outside of the classroom, so we offer both full- and part-time tracks to accommodate different schedules.
Program Options
36%
of students are enrolled full time.
64%
of students are enrolled part time.
Race
Circle graph shows percentage breakdown of student body by race: 26.5% Asian, 3.6% Black, 16.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 32.3% White/Caucasian, 19.9% Other/Not Specified.
GPA
3.48
Undergrad Traditional GPA
3.25
Undergrad Bridge GPA
3.56
Nursing Traditional GPA
3.42
Nursing Bridge GPA
Gender
Chart shows 87.5% of students as female, 10.94% as male, and 1.56% as unspecified.
Average Age
32
Traditional
36
Bridge
State of Residence
Map highlights where current Nursing@USC students reside throughout the United States. States include Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
Nursing Experience
Our students come from a variety of professional backgrounds, allowing them to broaden their perspectives while discussing fellow students’ unique nursing experiences.
Nursing Specialty
54.2%
Acute/Critical Care
6.8%
Adult Gerontology
1.6%
Family
1.6%
Neonatal
22.4%
Other
5.2%
Pediatrics
2.1%
Psychiatric – Mental Health
2.6%
Women’s Health / General Related
3.6%
Not Given
Years Working as a Nurse
33.9%
1 – 2 years
27.6%
3 – 4 years
16.1%
5 – 7 years
5.7%
8 – 10 years
2.1%
11 – 15 years
3.6%
16 – 20 years
0.5%
21+ years
The Nursing@USC class profile data above includes information from all students through the January 2022 class.
Take the Next Step
If you are an RN seeking advancement opportunities, discover how Nursing@USC can prepare you to take the next step in your career.