PAGING FUTURE NURSES
TCL’s nursing program is the Lowcountry’s best and most affordable option.
The healthcare industry is booming, and nursing is one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S.
Registered Nurses — or RNs — provide care at the bedside in a hospital setting, carry out medical regimens, and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. RNs may also work in physicians’ offices, clinics, home settings and other public and occupational health settings.
The Program
Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program will give you the hands-on education and knowledge you need for a rewarding and in-demand career as a nurse.
TCL’s two-year ADN program prepares graduates to practice as registered nurses. Students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.
The full-time RN program (ADN) consists of 68 credit hours that can be completed in as little as five semesters. Courses include general education, science, and nursing classes.
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Important Dates
- Application Deadline Aug. 1 – Oct. 7, 2024 at 3 p.m. for Spring 2025 term
Certify Your Skills
Earn valuable industry credentials! Coursework qualifies students to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam.
NCLEX-RN Results, Technical College of the Lowcountry
| Year | TCL Pass Rate % | National Pass Rate % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.89% | 88.56% |
| 2022 | 78.95 | 79.90 |
| 2021 | 79.17 | 82.48 |
| 2020 | 83.64 | 86.58 |
| 2019 | 88.24 | 88.77 |
| 2018 | 83.67 | 88.3 |
| 2017 | 80.33 | 87.11 |
Accreditation & Accolades
The Associate Degree nursing program at The Technical College of the Lowcountry located in Beaufort, South Carolina is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
View Job Placement data here.
View the program’s student completion rates here.
South Carolina Department of Labor and Licensing and Regulation Board of Nursing
Synergy Business Park, Suite 202, Kingstree Building 110 / Centerview Drive; P.O. Box 12367 / Columbia, SC 29211-2367 / website
TCL Accreditation:
Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
RESPECTED
200+ students have completed TCL’s ADN
program in the last five years.
Quick Facts
NEW CAREER IN 2 YEARS
The 2-year ADN program consists of 68 credit
hours over five full-time semesters.
A CAREER THAT PAYS
South Carolina’s annual mean wage for a
registered nurse is $74,330.
JOB OUTLOOK
The job outlook is exceptional for all TCL health sciences graduates. The South Carolina’s annual mean wage for a registered nurse is $74,330, according to 2022 reports from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means your return on investment is high.
PROGRAM COST
Tuition: 68 credits x $214 per credit = $14,552.
Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.
*Based on Fall 2022 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary; all subject to change.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Program Dean
Instructors
Vandy Amason
Nursing Program Director / Instructor
843-525-8327
Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 2, Rm. 216
