Best South Carolina Nursing Schools + Programs

This page provides you with a complete overview of available schools providing nursing degrees, programs & certificates in South Carolina. Each school displays the location, school type, total enrolled students and nursing programs offered.

List of South Carolina Nursing Schools and Programs

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are a total of 32 of South Carolina nursing schools offering degrees, programs and certificates. The schools below list the following degrees and certificates including Registered Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Science, Family Practice Nursing, Clincial Nurse Leader, Nursing Administration, Adult Health Nursing, Nurse Anesthetist, Neonatal Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing and Nursing Practice.

31 Schools

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Aiken Technical College is located at 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway Graniteville, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 3,301 and a 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,712 Tuition Public School Type 3,301 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Anderson University

Anderson, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Anderson University is located at 316 Boulevard Anderson, SC and is a Private institution that awards Bachelor's degree and Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 3,443 and a 16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$24,860 Tuition Private School Type 3,443 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Bob Jones University is located at 1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard Greenville, SC and is a Private institution that awards Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 3,539 and a 12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$14,900 Tuition Private School Type 3,539 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Brown Mackie College-Greenville

Greenville, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Brown Mackie College-Greenville is located at Two Liberty Square, 75 Beattie Place Ste 100 Greenville, SC and is a Private institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates and Bachelor's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 1,130 and a 17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
$12,672 Tuition Private School Type 1,130 Enrollment No Online Degree

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College is located at 506 N Guignard Dr Sumter, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 5,403 and a 17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$5,075 Tuition Public School Type 5,403 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Nursing Education
Charleston Southern University is located at 9200 University Blvd Charleston, SC and is a Private institution that awards and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 4,908 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Air Force)
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$23,440 Tuition Private School Type 4,908 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Nursing Science
Clemson University is located at 201 Sikes Hall Clemson, SC and is a Public institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates, Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree and Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 24,610 and a 18:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$13,882 Tuition Public School Type 24,610 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Coastal Carolina University is located at 103 Tom Trout Drive Conway, SC and is a Public institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree and Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 11,413 and a 18:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$10,530 Tuition Public School Type 11,413 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College is located at 2715 W. Lucas Street Florence, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 8,181 and a 20:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,342 Tuition Public School Type 8,181 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Family Practice Nursing
  • Nursing Education
Francis Marion University is located at 4822 East Palmetto Street Florence, SC and is a Public institution that awards Bachelor's degree and Post-master's certificate. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 4,766 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$10,100 Tuition Public School Type 4,766 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Greenville Technical College is located at 738 S Pleasantburg Dr Greenville, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 17,342 and a 16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,584 Tuition Public School Type 17,342 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is located at 2050 Highway 501 East Conway, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 9,810 and a 20:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,902 Tuition Public School Type 9,810 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Lander University

Greenwood, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Clincial Nurse Leader
Lander University is located at 320 Stanley Avenue Greenwood, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 3,116 and a 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$10,752 Tuition Public School Type 3,116 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Medix School-Fortis College

Columbia, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Medix School-Fortis College is located at 246 Stoneridge Dr Ste 101 Columbia, SC and is a Private institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Midsize City, a student population of 765 and a 13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
$15,685 Tuition Private School Type 765 Enrollment No Online Degree

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Midlands Technical College is located at 1260 Lexington Drive West Columbia, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 15,720 and a 20:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,924 Tuition Public School Type 15,720 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Newberry College

Newberry, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Newberry College is located at 2100 College St Newberry, SC and is a Private institution that awards Bachelor's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 1,154 and a 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$24,517 Tuition Private School Type 1,154 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Northeastern Technical College

Cheraw, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Northeastern Technical College is located at 1201 Chesterfield Hwy. Cheraw, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 1,511 and a 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,062 Tuition Public School Type 1,511 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is located at 3250 Saint Matthews Rd Orangeburg, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 4,047 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$5,005 Tuition Public School Type 4,047 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Piedmont Technical College is located at 620 North Emerald Road Greenwood, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 8,008 and a 17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,601 Tuition Public School Type 8,008 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
South Carolina State University is located at 300 College St NE Orangeburg, SC and is a Public institution that awards Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate and Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 3,635 and a 17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$10,088 Tuition Public School Type 3,635 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

South University, Columbia

Columbia, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Nursing Administration
  • Family Practice Nursing
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Practice
South University, Columbia is located at 9 Science Court Columbia, SC and is a Private institution that awards Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and Post-Graduate certificate. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 797 and a 9:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$17,014 Tuition Private School Type 797 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Spartanburg Community College is located at 800 Brisack Road Spartanburg, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 7,581 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$5,210 Tuition Public School Type 7,581 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Technical College of the Lowcountry is located at 921 Ribaut Road Beaufort, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 3,450 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,780 Tuition Public School Type 3,450 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Tri-County Technical College is located at 7900 U.S. Hwy 76 Pendleton, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 8,338 and a 18:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$5,167 Tuition Public School Type 8,338 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Trident Technical College is located at 7000 Rivers Avenue Charleston, SC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 21,852 and a 21:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$4,481 Tuition Public School Type 21,852 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

List of South Carolina Nursing Schools

School Name Type Estimated Tuition
Aiken Technical College Public $4,712
Anderson University Private $24,860
Bob Jones University Private $14,900
Brown Mackie College, Greenville Private $12,672
Central Carolina Technical College Public $5,075
Charleston Southern University Private $23,440
Clemson University Public $13,882
Coastal Carolina University Public $10,530
Florence, Darlington Technical College Public $4,342
Francis Marion University Public $10,100
Greenville Technical College Public $4,584
Horry, Georgetown Technical College Public $4,902
Lander University Public $10,752
Medix School, Fortis College Private $15,685
Midlands Technical College Public $4,924
Newberry College Private $24,517
Northeastern Technical College Public $4,062
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Public $5,005
Piedmont Technical College Public $4,601
South Carolina State University Public $10,088
South University, Columbia Private $17,014
Spartanburg Community College Public $5,210
Technical College of the Lowcountry Public $4,780
Tri, County Technical College Public $5,167
Trident Technical College Public $4,481
University of South Carolina, Aiken Public $9,878
University of South Carolina, Beaufort Public $9,848
University of South Carolina, Columbia Public $11,482
University of South Carolina, Lancaster Public $6,878
University of South Carolina, Upstate Public $10,818
York Technical College Public $4,699


*Campus demographic and tuition data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics. Tuition figures reflect the annual average for all programs in each category (undergraduate and graduate).