CNA classes in South Carolina
We found 12 schools offering nursing assistant (CNA) training in South Carolina, with campuses in Graniteville, Sumter, Spartanburg, and Pendleton and more. CNAs in South Carolina earn a median $37,220 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in SC
- $37,220
12 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
School results
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +11
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +17
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- Welding
- +14
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +18
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
What CNAs earn in South Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $37,220
- $17.90 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,460–$44,760
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in SC
- 21,760
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.6%
- 196,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing assistant (CNA) schools are in South Carolina?
We list 12 schools in South Carolina with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 12 public colleges. Campuses are in Graniteville, Sumter, Spartanburg, Pendleton, and Charleston.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in South Carolina?
Yes. 12 public colleges in South Carolina offer nursing assistant (CNA). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does nursing assistant (CNA) school cost in South Carolina?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,406 to $14,670. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do CNAs make in South Carolina?
The median pay for CNAs in South Carolina is $37,220 a year, and most earn between $30,460 and $44,760, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in South Carolina?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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