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Whether you are searching for an advanced practice degree to expand your clinical role or training for a new position in nurse leadership or informatics, our online, nationally ranked graduate programs will prepare you for the next phase of your career.

Master's of Science in Nursing

Whether you are searching for an advanced practice degree to expand your clinical role or training for a new position in nurse leadership or informatics, our online, nationally ranked programs will prepare you for the next phase of your career.

Certificate of Graduate Study Programs

Earning a Certificate of Graduate Study (post-master's certificate) from the College of Nursing allows you to gain certification in another clinical specialty, healthcare leadership, or informatics.

Doctoral Programs

Earn a terminal degree in nursing practice or prepare for a research career as a nurse scientist

Why USC Nursing Graduate School

The College of Nursing ranks in the Top 10 nationally for our online master's in nursing programs by the 2026 U.S. News & World Report.

All application materials (except official transcripts) will be submitted via the College of Nursing's graduate application portal.

Official transcripts must be sent to The Graduate School. Review the degree requirements before you apply.

Beginning August 1, 2026, a non-refundable application fee of $50 will be required. Applicants who submit before August 1, 2026 will not be charged.

When completing your application, please make sure to select the correct program name. Program names listed through the Graduate School and corresponding college Certificate of Graduate Study (post-master's certificate) programs include:

Adult Gerontology - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Healthcare Leadership (HL)
Nursing Education (NE)
Nursing Informatics (NI)
Nurse-Midwifery (NM)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applicants who submit by the priority review deadline. Applications received after that date will continue to be reviewed until the final deadline or until all seats are filled.

Each graduate program has separate application deadlines and start dates.

Students offered admission must submit a $500 nonrefundable seat deposit to reserve their place in the incoming cohort. The deposit will be applied toward tuition. Deposit instructions and deadlines will be provided with the admission offer.

Term	Priority Deposit Deadline	Final Deposit Deadline
Summer	November 15	March 15
Fall	March 15	May 15

^{*(AGACNP, FNP and PMHNP programs only)}

To be eligible for graduation, a candidate must

complete an approved program of study
have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and earn a 3.0 or better in all required classes and courses number 700 or higher
complete the required clinical hours

MSN program costs depend on several factors. The estimated total cost to be paid via the tuition and fee bill is noted above.*

Additional costs associated with this program will be paid out of pocket. Additional tuition and fee information is on the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website. Financial aid is available. Complete the FAFSA form on the university’s Financial Aid website to determine your eligibility. The College of Nursing also offers general scholarships.
^{*Estimated costs are for new students who first enroll in the 2025-26 academic year
and are subject to change.}

The Office of Financial Aid provides the full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend. For additional tuition and fee information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website.

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is fully approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

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