Top DNP Programs in South Carolina
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
4 schools in South Carolina reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile. DNP Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (4)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | — |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Francis Marion University | Florence, SC | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-CRNA | CCNE |