How much do Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) schools cost in South Carolina?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 16 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in South Carolina is $6,059. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in South Carolina?

Yes — South Carolina has 59 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) earn in South Carolina?

Working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in South Carolina earn a median of $61,820 per year, ranging from about $50,370 to $76,420 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) Schools in South Carolina

16 schools in South Carolina offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN)-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 59 registered apprenticeship programs in South Carolina train practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprentices — see apprenticeships.

Schools in South Carolina

Median net price / yr (South Carolina)

$6,059

national: $10,043

Median earnings (South Carolina)

$35,765

national: $38,679

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) pay in South Carolina (all workers)

$61,820

range $50,370–$76,420 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in South Carolina earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

Official license records related to practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in South Carolina

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — SC Board of Nursing
LPN Volunteer License — SC Board of Nursing
LPN Temporary License — SC Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — SC Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Permit — SC Board of Nursing
Secondary Practices — SC Board of Veterinary Examiners

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Trident Technical College	Charleston	public	$1,406	23.8%	$38,253
Florence-Darlington Technical College	Florence	public	$2,004	18.8%	$32,748
Spartanburg Community College	Spartanburg	public	$2,405	26.8%	$37,097
Horry-Georgetown Technical College	Conway	public	$4,159	32.5%	$35,507
Midlands Technical College	West Columbia	public	$4,647	21.5%	$38,701
Aiken Technical College	Graniteville	public	$4,807	26.3%	$39,225
York Technical College	Rock Hill	public	$5,931	27.7%	$37,257
Central Carolina Technical College	Sumter	public	$5,571	22.3%	$32,603
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College	Orangeburg	public	$6,186	36.2%	$35,761
Academy for Careers and Technology	Mullins	public	$8,969	56.1%	$46,553
Northeastern Technical College	Cheraw	public	$6,913	24.9%	$32,141
Piedmont Technical College	Greenwood	public	$11,366	32.2%	$35,768
Williamsburg Technical College	Kingstree	public	$9,887	29%	$29,935
Tri-County Technical College	Pendleton	public	$14,670	36.2%	$40,101
Technical College of the Lowcountry	Beaufort	public	$14,724	19.3%	$35,090
Denmark Technical College	Denmark	public	$19,156	20.1%	$25,351

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not practical nursing (LPN/LVN) graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) school in South Carolina

How much do Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) schools cost in South Carolina?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 16 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in South Carolina is $6,059. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Can you get paid to train as a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in South Carolina?: Yes — South Carolina has 59 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) earn in South Carolina?: Working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in South Carolina earn a median of $61,820 per year, ranging from about $50,370 to $76,420 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.