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Massachusetts vs South Carolina for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts South Carolina
Total Fees $150 $40
Application Fee $150 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $145
CE Hours 15 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $110 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $145 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $145
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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