Best Nursing Schools Near Florence, SC (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Florence, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Florence has a population of about 40,205. Median household income is $56,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $265,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Florence

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Florence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Florence city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Florence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC 4.8 miles from Florence
  • 2 year
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,748
Avg net price $2,004/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC 7.6 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,888
Avg net price $11,386/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Florence

Florence is part of the Florence, SC metro area (BLS area code 22500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $81,170 Florence, SC $93,514
Licensed Practical Nurse $59,700 Florence, SC $68,779
Nurse Anesthetist $265,480 SC statewide $305,853
Nurse Midwife $122,390 SC statewide $141,002
Nurse Practitioner $121,930 Florence, SC $140,472
Nursing Assistant $35,400 Florence, SC $40,783

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Florence at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,205 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,433 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Florence County 2,287 workers, 55 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Florence, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Florence. The closest is Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Williamsburg Technical College (36.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Florence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Florence are: Nurse Anesthetist ($265,480), Nurse Midwife ($122,390), Nurse Practitioner ($121,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sumter instead of Florence?

Sumter, SC is 38.5 miles from Florence and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Florence an affordable place to study nursing?

Florence’s median household income of $56,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Florence

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Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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