Best registered nursing colleges in Pennsylvania

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Pennsylvania earn a weighted average salary of $77,617 3 years after graduation. This places Pennsylvania graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 29% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 40 of the 43 programs available in Pennsylvania, accounting for 98% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Pennsylvania | #40 in Nursing nationally

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 0.97

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Cost $12,991

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $88,296

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Pennsylvania | #63 in Nursing nationally

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.18

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $13,285

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,634

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Pennsylvania | #109 in Nursing nationally

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.56

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Cost $26,138

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $96,143

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 96%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Pennsylvania | #161 in Nursing nationally

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.95

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Cost $34,559

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $97,897

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Pennsylvania | #168 in Nursing nationally

Immaculata University

Immaculata, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.97

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $28,931

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $91,952

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Pennsylvania | #192 in Nursing nationally

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 2.10

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $26,290

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,217

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Pennsylvania | #246 in Nursing nationally

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 2.35

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Cost $23,742

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $81,560

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Pennsylvania | #260 in Nursing nationally

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania

Economic score 2.44

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Cost $28,217

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,996

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Pennsylvania | #282 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.50

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Cost $19,635

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,835

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Pennsylvania | #284 in Nursing nationally

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Economic score 2.50

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Cost $19,184

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,073

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Pennsylvania | #290 in Nursing nationally

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Economic score 2.54

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Cost $19,718

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,974

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Pennsylvania | #297 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.58

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Cost $21,506

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,351

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Pennsylvania | #321 in Nursing nationally

Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, Pennsylvania

Economic score 2.70

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Cost $21,766

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,509

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Pennsylvania | #327 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.75

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Cost $24,128

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,351

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Pennsylvania | #341 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.83

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Cost $34,944

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,578

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Pennsylvania | #345 in Nursing nationally

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania

Economic score 2.85

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Cost $31,703

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,173

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Pennsylvania | #374 in Nursing nationally

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Economic score 3.04

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Cost $24,769

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,578

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Pennsylvania | #376 in Nursing nationally

Eastern University

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

Economic score 3.07

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Cost $25,144

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $75,087

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Pennsylvania | #387 in Nursing nationally

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Economic score 3.12

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Cost $43,090

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $87,471

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 92%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Pennsylvania | #394 in Nursing nationally

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Economic score 3.17

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Cost $17,005

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,260

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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