Nursing Schools in South Carolina
49 accredited nursing programs found
49
Nursing Schools
31 / 18
Public / Private
$8,189
Avg Public Tuition
43.2%
Avg Grad Rate
Registered Nurse Salary in South Carolina
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median Salary
$71,400
Mean Salary
$73,860
Entry Level (10th %)
$52,460
Experienced (90th %)
$98,050
RNs Employed: 42,770
vs National Median: -24% (below $93,600)
Job Growth (2023-2033): +7%
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $8,189 |
| Lowest Tuition | $4,448 |
| Highest Tuition | $58,312 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $26,545 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 43.2% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $43,313 |
| Avg Student Debt | $19,796 |
| Total Enrollment | 182,803 |
All Nursing Schools in South Carolina
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia | Public | $12,688 | 28,113 |
| Clemson University | Clemson | Public | $15,554 | 22,778 |
| Trident Technical College | Charleston | Public | $4,564 | 11,091 |
| College of Charleston | Charleston | Public | $12,978 | 10,366 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway | Public | $11,640 | 9,909 |
| Greenville Technical College | Greenville | Public | $5,639 | 8,171 |
| Midlands Technical College | West Columbia | Public | $4,788 | 7,731 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway | Public | $4,468 | 5,962 |
| Spartanburg Community College | Spartanburg | Public | $5,046 | 5,063 |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton | Public | $4,448 | 4,960 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg | Public | $11,583 | 4,008 |
| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood | Public | $4,775 | 3,988 |
| York Technical College | Rock Hill | Public | $5,512 | 3,813 |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill | Public | $15,956 | 3,424 |
| Lander University | Greenwood | Public | $11,700 | 3,384 |
| Anderson University | Anderson | Private | $33,580 | 3,080 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence | Public | $4,636 | 2,890 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | Public | $10,760 | 2,805 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg | Public | $11,060 | 2,757 |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | Private | $31,030 | 2,716 |
| Francis Marion University | Florence | Public | $11,160 | 2,640 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston | Public | $12,570 | 2,624 |
| Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter | Public | $5,715 | 2,388 |
| Furman University | Greenville | Private | $58,312 | 2,322 |
| Bob Jones University | Greenville | Private | $23,400 | 2,209 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | Bluffton | Public | $10,730 | 1,958 |
| Aiken Technical College | Graniteville | Public | $5,044 | 1,911 |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg | Private | $17,046 | 1,727 |
| North Greenville University | Tigerville | Private | $24,650 | 1,719 |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort | Public | $5,500 | 1,697 |
| Benedict College | Columbia | Private | $18,000 | 1,573 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg | Public | $4,970 | 1,564 |
| Limestone University | Gaffney | Private | $27,500 | 1,528 |
| Newberry College | Newberry | Private | $30,050 | 1,462 |
| Columbia College | Columbia | Private | $21,450 | 1,245 |
| Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw | Public | $5,664 | 849 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg | Private | $23,096 | 845 |
| Erskine College | Due West | Private | $36,710 | 821 |
| Southern Wesleyan University | Central | Private | $27,870 | 771 |
| Columbia International University | Columbia | Private | $27,900 | 690 |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster | Public | $7,558 | 649 |
| Denmark Technical College | Denmark | Public | $6,301 | 539 |
| Voorhees University | Denmark | Private | $12,630 | 460 |
| Morris College | Sumter | Private | $16,224 | 421 |
| Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree | Public | $4,488 | 376 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | Public | N/A | 281 |
| Southeastern College-Columbia | Columbia | For-Profit | $24,184 | 248 |
| Southeastern College-Charleston | North Charleston | For-Profit | $24,184 | 232 |
| Academy for Careers and Technology | Mullins | Public | N/A | 45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in South Carolina?
There are 49 accredited nursing programs in South Carolina, including 31 public and 18 private institutions.
What is the average nursing school tuition in South Carolina?
The average in-state tuition at public nursing schools in South Carolina is $8,189. Tuition ranges from $4,448 to $58,312 across all institutions.
How much do nurses earn in South Carolina?
The median annual salary for registered nurses in South Carolina is $71,400, with entry-level nurses earning around $52,460 and experienced nurses earning up to $98,050. There are 42,770 RNs employed in the state.
What is the graduation rate for nursing schools in South Carolina?
The average graduation rate across nursing programs in South Carolina is 43.2%. The highest graduation rate belongs to Clemson University at 87.9%.
What is the average student debt for nursing graduates in South Carolina?
The average median student debt for graduates of nursing programs in South Carolina is $19,796. Graduates earn a median of $43,313 within 10 years of enrollment.