2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania
52
Colleges in Pennsylvania
9,950
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
registered nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual reviewed 52 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9,950 degrees in registered nursing during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School
Your choice of registered nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for registered nursing schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Registered Nursing Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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Featured Registered Nursing Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
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BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Pennsylvania
The schools below may not offer all types of registered nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Pennsylvania Schools in Registered Nursing
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In PA
219
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
University of Pennsylvania is a good option for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were approximately 219 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of PennsylvaniaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
689
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Thomas Jefferson University if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #87 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Thomas Jefferson University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 689 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Thomas Jefferson UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
338
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were about 338 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
894
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Drexel University if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were roughly 894 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Drexel UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In PA
269
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were approximately 269 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Villanova UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In PA
201
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Widener is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Chester. A Best Colleges rank of #275 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Widener is a great university overall.
There were roughly 201 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Widener in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Widener UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In PA
188
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #486 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means La Salle is a great university overall.
There were approximately 188 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at La Salle in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from La Salle UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
355
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
PA College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Lancaster.
There were roughly 355 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at PA College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
28th
Most Popular In PA
110
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Center Valley, DeSales is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #479 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DeSales is a great university overall.
There were about 110 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at DeSales in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from DeSales UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In PA
287
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley. A Best Colleges rank of #529 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Gwynedd - Mercy is a great university overall.
There were about 287 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Gwynedd - Mercy in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Gwynedd Mercy University
