Hanahan, South Carolina has a population of about 21,119. The city’s median household income is $84,061 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited nursing programs within 100 miles of Hanahan, with tuition ranging from $4,488 to $14,074 per year. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $230,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer nursing programs. Distances are calculated from Hanahan city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | 1.6 mi | $4,564 - $11,453 | – |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 10.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree, SC | 51.6 mi | $4,488 - $14,074 | – |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | 53.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | 63.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina nursing page.
Hanahan is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (BLS area code 16700). 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 | $80,620 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $79,822 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,010 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $60,406 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $230,860 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $228,574 |
| Nurse Midwife | $118,100 | SC statewide | $116,931 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,100 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $121,881 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,720 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $38,337 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,119 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,061 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.0 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Berkeley County | 764 workers, 27 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 nursing programs within 100 miles of Hanahan. The closest is Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC (1.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (63.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Hanahan are: Nurse Anesthetist ($230,860), Nurse Practitioner ($123,100), Nurse Midwife ($118,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
North Charleston, SC is 4.2 miles from Hanahan 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.
Hanahan’s median household income of $84,061 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hanahan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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