The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is Top 6% in the nation and No. 1 in the state for Nursing programs according to U.S. News World & Report’s 2024 Undergraduate Nursing Program rankings (Sept 24).

Why it matters

As the state’s premier nursing institution, the College of Nursing is on a dedicated mission to transform health care and create lasting change. With consistently high NCLEX pass rates and recognition from the National League for Nursing, USC Nursing students graduate exceptionally well-prepared for the demands of the profession.

In a recent milestone, the college unveiled a state-of-the-art, 52,000-square-foot clinical education facility at Lexington Medical Center. This cutting-edge building enhances the college’s pre-licensure bachelor’s and master’s programs, boasting an advanced simulation center and expanded classroom space to support the university's growing nursing population.

By expanding its physical presence and gaining national recognition, USC College of Nursing continues to set the benchmark for nursing education excellence.

What they're saying

"Our team is filled with gratitude to see our efforts, investments, and commitment to excellence pay off with recognition of rising  national prominence in our BSN and graduate programs, as well as research productivity and overall impact," says Jeannette Andrews, Dean and Helen Gurley Wolford Professor at the College of Nursing. "I wish to extend a special thanks to our faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners and donors for all of their contributions and for making our college one of the best in the nation. With additional space, resources, and enhanced partnerships, we are entering a new transformational era and our best is yet to come."