LPN programs in South Carolina

We found 16 schools offering practical nursing (LPN/LVN) training in South Carolina, with campuses in Graniteville, Sumter, Spartanburg, and Beaufort and more. LPNs in South Carolina earn a median $61,820 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
16
Public colleges
16
Median pay in SC
$61,820
Cities with schools
2

16 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools

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  1. Academy for Careers and Technology

    Mullins, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  2. Aiken Technical College

    Graniteville, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  3. Central Carolina Technical College

    Sumter, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

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  5. Denmark Technical College

    Denmark, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Welding
    • Cosmetology
    • +5

  6. Florence-Darlington Technical College

    Florence, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +17

  7. Horry-Georgetown Technical College

    Conway, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +25

  8. Midlands Technical College

    West Columbia, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  9. Northeastern Technical College

    Cheraw, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +8

  10. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

    Orangeburg, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +14

  11. Piedmont Technical College

    Greenwood, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +16

  12. Spartanburg Community College

    Spartanburg, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +18

  13. Technical College of the Lowcountry

    Beaufort, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  14. Tri-County Technical College

    Pendleton, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  15. Trident Technical College

    Charleston, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +24

  16. Williamsburg Technical College

    Kingstree, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +7

  17. York Technical College

    Rock Hill, SC · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

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What LPNs earn in South Carolina

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

LPN salary in South CarolinaHow to become an LPN

Median pay
$61,820
$29.72 an hour
Typical range
$50,370–$76,420
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in SC
9,400
Job growth, 2025–35
+3%
51,800 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 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools are in South Carolina?

We list 16 schools in South Carolina with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 16 public colleges. Campuses are in Graniteville, Sumter, Spartanburg, Beaufort, and Pendleton.

Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in South Carolina?

Yes. 16 public colleges in South Carolina offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school cost in South Carolina?

Among the 16 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 $19,156. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do LPNs make in South Carolina?

The median pay for LPNs in South Carolina is $61,820 a year, and most earn between $50,370 and $76,420, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) 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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