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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region

301 Colleges in the Southeast Region
32,625 Bachelor's Degrees
If you pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #1 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 301 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 32,625 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in registered nursing matters. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of registered nursing students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing
Master's Degrees in Registered Nursing
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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for registered nursing.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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904 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

University of Central Florida is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were approximately 904 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Central Florida

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727 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#4 Best Quality In NC

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of North Carolina at Wilmington if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. UNCW is a large public university located in the city of Wilmington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in North Carolina.

There were about 727 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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529 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#2 Best Quality In KY

Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Louisville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Kentucky.

There were roughly 529 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville in the most recent data year.

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471 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#9 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at The University of West Florida if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. UWF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Pensacola. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were roughly 471 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UWF in the most recent year we have data available.

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464 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were about 464 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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464 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#15 Best Quality In TN

ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Johnson City.

There were about 464 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from East Tennessee State University

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462 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#3 Best Quality In LA

UL Lafayette is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lafayette. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Louisiana.

There were roughly 462 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent year we have data available.

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439 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#17 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 439 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen University - Florida in the most recent year we have data available.

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428 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were roughly 428 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
396 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#14 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 396 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent year we have data available.

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389 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

UAB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were roughly 389 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

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371 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#3 Best Quality In MS

Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Mississippi.

There were approximately 371 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at MUW in the most recent year we have data available.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
369 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#17 Best Quality In VA

Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg.

There were roughly 369 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
364 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Georgia.

There were approximately 364 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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356 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in North Carolina.

There were roughly 356 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from East Carolina University

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
338 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#12 Best Quality In FL

JU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Jacksonville.

There were about 338 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at JU in the most recent year we have data available.

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321 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Chamberlain - Georgia is a small private for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Georgia.

There were about 321 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain - Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

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319 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#4 Best Quality In SC

Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in South Carolina.

There were about 319 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at USC Upstate in the most recent data year.

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308 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AL
#6 Best Quality In AL

Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were approximately 308 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of South Alabama

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300 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In FL
#15 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.

There were about 300 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year.

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298 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KY
#3 Best Quality In KY

Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Kentucky.

There were about 298 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.

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288 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In AL
#8 Best Quality In AL

Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Jacksonville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were about 288 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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285 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#5 Best Quality In GA

GaSou is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Statesboro. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Georgia.

There were approximately 285 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Georgia Southern University

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
281 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#3 Best Quality In AR

UARK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Arkansas.

There were about 281 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

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281 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#8 Most Popular In FL
#11 Best Quality In FL

MDC is a very large public college located in the city of Miami.

There were about 281 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Miami Dade College

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
47Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
48South CollegeKnoxville, TN
49University of FloridaGainesville, FL
50West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV
51Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
51Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, SC
53Arkansas State University - Main CampusJonesboro, AR
54Belmont UniversityNashville, TN
55Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC
56Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
57Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY
58University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
59West Coast University-MiamiDoral, FL
60University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
60University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

Best Registered Nursing Colleges by State

Explore the most popular registered nursing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida4737,822
Georgia4473,549
Tennessee4452,787
North Carolina4343,498
Virginia4172,892
South Carolina3531,510
Alabama3182,314
Kentucky3182,044
Louisiana2951,812
Arkansas2871,280
Mississippi2611,210
West Virginia235726

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Registered Nursing is one of 22 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing Practice128
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing84
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing68
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing25
Nursing Administration14
Nursing Science9

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