Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Apprenticeships in South Carolina
South Carolina has 17 registered apprenticeship sponsors training licensed practical nurse (lpn)s. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
17
Union / joint programs
0
Median licensed practical nurse (lpn) wage
$59,050
South Carolina, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+12.9%
870 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Addus Homecare - Rock Hill | Rock Hill | Single Employer |
| Bella Home Care | Columbia | Multiple Employer |
| Carmichael Medical Training, LLC. | Mount Pleasant | Multiple Employer |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill | Rock Hill | Multiple Employer |
| Inspire Health Medical Institute | Myrtle Beach | Multiple Employer |
| LowCounty Medical Training Center | Kingstree | Multiple Employer |
| Masterminds Academy | Lane | Multiple Employer |
| New Life Homecare, LLC | Columbia | Single Employer |
| NHC Healthcare - SC Regional Office | Anderson | Multiple Employer |
| Open Hearts Healthcare, LLC | Lake City | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s Earn in South Carolina
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,050
- Average annual wage: $58,430
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s employed statewide: 8,740
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +12.9%
- Average openings per year: 870
- Employment: 9,300 → 10,500
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Prefer the school route? Compare Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs
South Carolina Licensing for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s
LPN Temporary License
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Board of Nursing · agency website
LPN Volunteer License
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Board of Nursing · agency website
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Board of Nursing · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.