Conway, South Carolina has 2 forensic nursing schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a certificate in forensic nursing. With an overall population of 11,788 and a student population of 15,612, approximately 15,612 of Conway students attend one of Conway's schools that offer forensic nursing programs.
The largest forensic nursing school in Conway, by student population, is Horry-Georgetown Technical College. In 2010, Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduated approximately 248 students with credentials in forensic nursing.
A reported 248 students graduated with credentials in forensic nursing in Conway in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $21,686 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Conway forensic nursing schools was an average of $31,506 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,035 for forensic nursing related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,200 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $6,653.
If you decide to work as a forensic nurse in Conway, your job prospects are good. There were 4,130 forensic nurses working in South Carolina and 130 working in the greater Conway area in 2010. Conway's forensic nurse workforce is projected to increase by 16% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for forensic nurses.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a forensic nurse in Conway is $72,480 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for forensic nurses.
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Coastal Carolina University
Address:
108 James P. Blanton Circle, Conway, South Carolina 29526
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Address:
2050 Highway 501 East, Conway, South Carolina 29526
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree