South Carolina CRNA Programs – 2025–2026
South Carolina offers two accredited CRNA programs located in Charleston and Columbia. Both award entry-level DNAP degrees and follow hybrid formats that incorporate online and in-person components. Tuition varies based on residency, with total program costs ranging from approximately $83,000 to over $136,000.
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CRNA Program Comparison – South Carolina
| Category | Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) | University of South Carolina (USC) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC |
| Degree | DNAP (Entry-Level & Completion) | DNAP (Entry-Level) |
| Program Length | 36 months (Entry), ~18 months (Completion) | 36 months |
| Start Date | May | May |
| Distance Education | Yes (hybrid) | Yes (hybrid) |
| In-State Tuition/Semester | ~$9,324 | ~$9,255 |
| Out-of-State Tuition/Sem. | ~$15,197 | ~$14,895 |
| Total In-State Cost | ~$83,916 | ~$83,295 |
| Total Out-of-State Cost | ~$136,773 | ~$134,055 |
| Application Deadline | Sept 15 (for Summer 2026) | July 31 |
| Test Requirement | GRE required if GPA < 3.6 | GRE required unless GPA ≥ 3.5 |
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) – Charleston, SC
Program Overview:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree Type | DNAP – Entry-Level & Completion |
| Program Length | 36 months (Entry-Level) |
| Start Date | May |
| Distance Learning | Yes (hybrid: online didactic + in-person clinical) |
| Tuition (In-State) | ~$9,324 per semester × 9 = ~$83,916 |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | ~$15,197 per semester × 9 = ~$136,773 |
| Application Deadline | September 15, 2025 (for Summer 2026 start) |
| Program Directors | Angela Ciuca, PhD, DNAP, CRNA Bernadette Johnson, DNAP, CRNA |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (843) 792-0127 |
| Website | MUSC CRNA Program |
| Address | 151-B Rutledge Avenue MSC 962, Charleston, SC 29425 |
University of South Carolina (USC) – Columbia, SC
Program Overview:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree Type | DNAP – Entry-Level |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Start Date | May |
| Distance Learning | Yes (hybrid: 2 semesters online + on-campus) |
| Tuition (In-State) | ~$9,255 per semester × 9 = ~$83,295 |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | ~$14,895 per semester × 9 = ~$134,055 |
| Application Deadline | July 31 |
| Program Directors | Kevin LeBlanc, PhD, MNA, CRNA Catherine Gutshall, DNAP, CRNA |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (803) 216-3753 |
| Website | USC CRNA Program |
| Address | 6311 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29208 |