Best Nursing Schools Near Greer, SC (2026)

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

Greer, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Greer has a population of about 39,191. Median household income is $80,030 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $229,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Greer

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Greer, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greer 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 Greer. 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

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC 8.6 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,354
Avg net price $16,641/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 10.8 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,473
Avg net price $11,713/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC 15.5 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,587
Avg net price $13,557/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 37.1 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,101
Avg net price $23,544/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 38.4 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lander University

Greenwood, SC 51.0 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,396
Avg net price $15,363/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Newberry College

Newberry, SC 56.8 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,040
Avg net price $21,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC 88.8 miles from Greer
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,951
Avg net price $26,036/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 34

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 Greer

Greer is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area (BLS area code 24860). 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 $81,400 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $87,245
Licensed Practical Nurse $61,960 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $66,409
Nurse Anesthetist $229,740 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $246,238
Nurse Midwife $129,360 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $138,650
Nurse Practitioner $119,280 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $127,846
Nursing Assistant $37,220 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $39,893

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.

Greer at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,191 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $80,030 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Greenville County 11,234 workers, 307 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Greer, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Greer. The closest is Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Blue Ridge Community College (28.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Greer?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Greer are: Nurse Anesthetist ($229,740), Nurse Midwife ($129,360), Nurse Practitioner ($119,280). 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 Greenville instead of Greer?

Greenville, SC is 10.1 miles from Greer 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 Greer an affordable place to study nursing?

Greer’s median household income of $80,030 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greer 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 Greer

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Greer:

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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