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2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in South Carolina

29 Colleges in South Carolina
2,852 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Ranked #3 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 29 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in South Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,852 degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School

Best Registered Nursing Schools in South Carolina Your choice of registered nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Registered Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Registered Nursing Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Registered Nursing

The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Schools in South Carolina. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in South Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the registered nursing degree levels they offer.

10 Top South Carolina Schools in Registered Nursing

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In SC
255 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat University of South Carolina - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were about 255 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of South Carolina - Columbia

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In SC
186 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Medical University of South Carolina is a great choice for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 186 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MUSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Medical University of South Carolina

3
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In SC
231 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in registered nursing needs to look into Clemson University. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 231 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Clemson University

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In SC
102 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Anderson University South Carolina if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Anderson. A Best Colleges rank of #811 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Anderson University South Carolina is a great university overall.

There were roughly 102 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Anderson University South Carolina in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Anderson University South Carolina

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In SC
191 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #661 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Trident Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 191 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Trident Technical College in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
282 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1330 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC Upstate is a great university overall.

There were approximately 282 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at USC Upstate in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of South Carolina - Upstate

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In SC
157 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

GTC is a large public college located in the city of Greenville. A Best Colleges rank of #1044 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 157 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Greenville Technical College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In SC
116 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Conway. This college ranks 36th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 116 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Horry-Georgetown Technical College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In SC
78 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

OCtech is a small public college located in the rural area of Orangeburg. A Best Colleges rank of #1602 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OCtech is a great college overall.

There were approximately 78 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at OCtech in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In SC
77 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

CSU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Charleston. A Best Colleges rank of #1348 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 77 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Charleston Southern University


 

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 18,780
North Carolina 710 6,188
Georgia 690 5,702
Virginia 630 5,839
Tennessee 624 4,957
Kentucky 518 4,931
Mississippi 501 2,590
Alabama 500 6,786
Louisiana 489 3,152
Arkansas 466 2,673
West Virginia 410 1,666

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Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 141
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 61
Nurse Anesthetist 61
Nursing Science 52
Critical Care Nursing 42
Nursing Practice 35
Nursing Administration 33
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 29
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 13
Clinical Nurse Leader 1

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