Online RN to BSN Programs in South Carolina

Best RN to BSN Online Programs in South Carolina

1. Medical University of South Carolina

• Program: Online RN-BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 35
• Length: 3 Semesters (Full-Time); 6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

MUSC’s College of Nursing can boast of many accomplishments, but one of the best is “connections.” Thanks to its location in an academic health science center, the College has close ties to MUSC Health University Medical Center and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. It also runs multiple faculty practices and community outreach programs. The 100% Online RN-BSN is asynchronous and cohort-based, with 3 focused practicum experiences. Don’t miss the sections on College of Nursing Scholarships!

2. University of South Carolina-Columbia

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 31
• Length: 3 Semesters (Full-Time); 6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

UofSC’s College of Nursing is an NLN Center of Excellence with a heap of great reviews and useful clinical affiliations. NCLEX & board certification pass rates are outstanding. And the 100% Online RN to BSN is built for maximum value. Classes are asynchronous, but the program includes online discussions, group projects, and a 56-hour practicum in your home community. While you’re on the College website, be sure to check out the scholarships available for RNs and the top-ranked Online MSN.

3. Clemson University

• Program: Online RNBS Completion
• RN to BSN Credits: 32
• Length: 3 Semesters/12 Months (Full-Time); Part-Time Available
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

Clemson’s Online RNBS Completion came in a close third to MUSC & USC! The School of Nursing is an NLN Center of Excellence with solid NCLEX pass rates. It has an active research arm and a Community Advisory Board staffed by experienced nurse leaders at local hospitals. And it offers plenty of graduate options, including a DNP and a PhD in Healthcare Genetics. The RNBS is almost 100% online—a 1-day on-campus orientation is required prior to beginning classes.

Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs in South Carolina

For our South Carolina Cheapest rankings, we’ve only featured Online RN to BSN programs that cost less than $10,000 in total tuition. If you’re able to complete Anderson University’s self-paced Online FLEX RN to BSN in 21 weeks, you can add AU to this list. Are those prices still too high? Compare these schools with our rankings of the Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. University of South Carolina-Aiken

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 31
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

Tuition for UofSC Aiken’s 100% Online RN to BSN is relatively straightforward. The cost is the same for in-state and out-of-state students and all fees are included in the tuition breakdown. We’ve used the price for 31 credit hours/9 courses. If you need additional General Education, Core, or Humanities prerequisites, costs will go up.

2. Bob Jones University

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 30
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

BJU appears in our Cheapest South Carolina rankings thanks to a special discounted tuition rate for the 100% Online RN to BSN. Students must enroll in at least one course per consecutive session to qualify. BJU is a Christian university, so classes will be taught with a Biblical worldview.

Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in South Carolina

To appear in our Fastest rankings, South Carolina Online RN to BSN programs had to be less than 3 semesters. We found one degree that met that speed criteria. You may wish to compare it with our rankings of the Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. Anderson University

• Program: Online FLEX RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 28
• Length: Self-Paced (Estimated 35 Weeks)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

AU’s competency-based Online FLEX RN to BSN is self-paced—you choose the speed. The curriculum consists of 10 nursing courses/28 credit hours, as well as a nursing-related senior project; courses are offered in a 7-week online format. You have the option to take as many as 4 courses in one seven-week term. And if you finish 2 courses within five weeks, you can add up to two more for free. Tuition is charged at a flat rate per term.

RN to BSN Scholarships in South Carolina

RN to BSN Requirements in South Carolina

RN Licensure: Online RN to BSN degrees are classified as post-licensure programs. South Carolina universities will expect you to hold—or be in the process of earning—an RN license.

• Still waiting to take the NCLEX exam? Some schools are willing to accept candidates who are in this position as long as they gain RN licensure within a specific time period. Check with the RN to BSN program coordinator to learn if this option is available.
• If you need any help with licensure, the South Carolina Board of Nursing can answer your questions. It also posts current NCLEX Pass Rates for SC schools. Although these stats only apply to pre-licensure programs, we like to use them as a quality benchmark!

State Authorization: Do you live out of state? Double-check that you’re eligible to apply. Almost all South Carolina Online RN to BSN programs are open to RNs in other states, but there may be one or two outliers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 100% Online RN to BSN Programs in South Carolina Available?

Absolutely. The vast majority of Online RN to BSN programs in our South Carolina listings are 100% online, with no-campus visits required.

We did notice a couple of exceptions, so check the program website. For example:

• Clemson’s Online RNBS includes an orientation day on the Clemson University campus prior to beginning classes.
• UofSC Beaufort’s Hybrid RN to BSN is offered in a mix of online and face-to-face instruction.

Can I Choose a “No Clinicals” Online RN to BSN in South Carolina?

Not really. CCNE- and ACEN-accredited Online RN to BSN programs invariably include practicums. However, these will have a different feel to bedside clinicals in your associate degree or diploma. RN to BSN practicums are often focused on community health and leadership training.

For example, in Claflin’s Online RN to BSN, students are required to tackle 54 hours of precepted clinical practice in a community health setting and 54 hours developing & implementing a clinical leadership project.

Do I Need to Have Statistics to Apply for a South Carolina Online RN to BSN?

Probably. When we dug into South Carolina Online RN to BSN programs, we noticed that many universities wanted to see an undergraduate course in statistics. Clemson, Lander, MUSC, UofSC schools—the list goes on!

Check the program & admissions links in our SC listings for the full picture. If you don’t have statistics, you can ask the RN to BSN program coordinator if you’ll be able to complete it after you apply.

Are There Any Online RN to BSN to MSN Programs in South Carolina?

They’re difficult to find. Charleston Southern University offers an Online ADN to MSN pathway, but it’s only open to RNs with a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The curriculum covers a lot of RN to BSN work. However, it’s unclear whether BSN will be awarded.

For alternatives, see our RN to BSN to MSN Program listings. There are online options in there from other states.