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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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Nursing Programs in South Carolina by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Columbia (11)Charleston (10)Anderson (7)Florence (7)Clemson (6)Greenwood (5)Orangeburg (5)Spartanburg (5)Rock Hill (4)Cheraw (3)Conway (3)Graniteville (3)Greenville (3)

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.

Compare South Carolina with Nearby States

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Helpful Guides for South Carolina Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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