Best Online Nursing Programs in Greenwood, SC (2026)

Greenwood, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,448 to $26,400 per year for indexed programs. Greenwood has a population of about 22,527. Median household income is $40,253 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% 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 Greenwood

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Greenwood. Distances are calculated from Greenwood city center.

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

Nursing Wages Near Greenwood

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.

Greenwood at a Glance

Other Greenwood-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Anderson, SC – 36.1 mi away (78,138 pop)
• Simpsonville, SC – 37.4 mi away (21,314 pop)
• Mauldin, SC – 41.7 mi away (132,708 pop)
• Greenville, SC – 46.0 mi away (462,640 pop)
• North Augusta, SC – 47.9 mi away (22,932 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Greenwood, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Greenwood. The closest is Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Aiken Technical College (49.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in South Carolina are: Nurse Anesthetist ($265,480), Nurse Practitioner ($123,290), Nurse Midwife ($122,390). Wages for Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Greenwood?

Anderson, SC is 36.1 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study nursing?

Greenwood’s median household income of $40,253 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.