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Best Nursing Schools in South Carolina (2026)

South Carolina has 92 nursing programs across 25 cities. 45 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 96%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
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Program types
96%
Avg NCLEX rate
45
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Top BSN Programs in South Carolina by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in South Carolina by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Anderson University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Anderson, SC•$33,580
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Nursing Programs in South Carolina by Type

ADN
18 programs
Avg NCLEX: 96%
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BSN
20 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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ABSN
3 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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RN to BSN
9 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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MSN
10 programs
Avg NCLEX: 98%
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DNP
11 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in South Carolina

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Tri-County Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,448 in / $11,096 out
Tri-County Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,448 in / $11,096 out
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,468 in / $8,836 out
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,468 in / $8,836 out
Williamsburg Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,488 in / $8,592 out
Williamsburg Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,488 in / $8,592 out
Trident Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,564 in / $8,606 out
Trident Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,564 in / $8,606 out
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,636 in / $6,772 out
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$4,636 in / $6,772 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in South Carolina?

There are 92 nursing programs in South Carolina, spanning 18 ADN, 20 BSN, 3 ABSN, 9 RN to BSN, 10 MSN, 11 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in South Carolina?

Based on 45 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in South Carolina is 96%. The highest rate is 100% at Midlands Technical College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in South Carolina?

The most affordable option is Tri-County Technical College (ADN) at $4,448 in / $11,096 out.

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