Find Nursing Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina

15 Schools Ranked
$5,511 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,356 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in South Carolina to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, South Carolina
68 Total Awards
$5,714 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,448 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College the most popular school in South Carolina for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a small public school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina that handed out 68 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,714 in tuition and fees if they attend OCtech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,490. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from OCtech accumulate an average of $17,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

OCtech does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

#2

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
54 Total Awards
$5,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,105 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Tri-County Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina list. Tri-County Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Pendleton, South Carolina that handed out 54 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from South Carolina who attend TCTC full time pay an average of $5,840 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,304. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,105 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since TCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Tri-County Technical College Report

#3

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
41 Total Awards
$5,315 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,926 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Piedmont Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina list. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, the small public school handed out 41 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,315 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Piedmont Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,593. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,926 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Piedmont Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#4

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
35 Total Awards
$5,356 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,944 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Horry-Georgetown Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Conway, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 35 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,356 in tuition and fees if they attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,593. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,944 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Horry-Georgetown Technical College

#5

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, South Carolina
26 Total Awards
$4,870 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,272 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Florence-Darlington Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Florence, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 26 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,870 in tuition and fees if they attend Florence-Darlington Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,742. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,272 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Florence-Darlington Technical College

#6

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
22 Total Awards
$5,143 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,057 Avg Student Debt

Trident Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 22 students in 2020-2021.

Students from South Carolina who attend Trident Technical College full time pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,690. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

Trident Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Trident Technical College Report

#7

Northeastern Technical College

Cheraw, South Carolina
20 Total Awards
$5,186 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina ranking. Northeastern Technical College is a small public school situated in Cheraw, South Carolina. It awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,186 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeastern Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,948. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Northeastern Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#8

Denmark Technical College

Denmark, South Carolina
16 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,224 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Denmark Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. DTC is a public institution located in Denmark, South Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DTC is $5,966. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,592. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,224 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Denmark Technical College Report

#9

York Technical College

Rock Hill, South Carolina
15 Total Awards
$5,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,308 Avg Student Debt

York Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina ranking. Rock Hill, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 15 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at York Technical College is $5,410. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,354. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,308 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Online courses are available at York Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full York Technical College Report

#10

Academy for Careers and Technology

Mullins, South Carolina
14 Total Awards
$24,536 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Academy for Careers and Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Academy for Careers and Technology is located in Mullins, South Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Academy for Careers and Technology accumulate an average of $24,536 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Academy for Careers and Technology Report

#11

Williamsburg Technical College

Kingstree, South Carolina
11 Total Awards
$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,623 Avg Student Debt

Williamsburg Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina list. Williamsburg Technical College is a very small public school located in Kingstree, South Carolina that handed out 11 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Williamsburg Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,592. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Williamsburg Technical College accumulate an average of $16,623 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Williamsburg Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#12

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, South Carolina
8 Total Awards
$5,306 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,818 Avg Student Debt

Aiken Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Aiken Technical College is a public institution located in Graniteville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from South Carolina who attend Aiken Technical College full time pay an average of $5,306 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,880. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,818 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Aiken Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Aiken Technical College Report

#13

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina
6 Total Awards
$5,916 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,826 Avg Student Debt

Midlands Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. West Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,916 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,812. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MTC accumulate an average of $18,826 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Midlands Technical College

#14

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, South Carolina
4 Total Awards
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,037 Avg Student Debt

Technical College of the Lowcountry came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in Beaufort, South Carolina, the small public school handed out 4 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend TCL. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,020. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,037 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TCL. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#15

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, South Carolina
$6,594 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,646 Avg Student Debt

Central Carolina Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $6,594 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Carolina full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,016. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,646 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Central Carolina does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read More…

View Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools Nationwide >

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Nursing Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited nursing schools across the U.S.