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Top PhD Programs in South Carolina

Research doctorates in nursing science.

2 schools in South Carolina reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile. PhD in Nursing in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory

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2 schools

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Schools (2)

Medical University of South Carolina campus

Medical University of South Carolina

PublicSpecialized institutionCharleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina is a public specialized institution in Charleston, SC. It reported 323 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of South Carolina-Columbia campus

University of South Carolina-Columbia

PublicUniversityColumbia, SC

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public university in Columbia, SC. It reported 476 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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