PickACampus
Loading...

Best Colleges for Nursing in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Pennsylvania, led by University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Villanova University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Drexel University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $40,743 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $76,224 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA · 5.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $68,686 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  3. 3. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  4. 4. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  6. 6. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  7. 7. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  9. 9. West Chester University of Pennsylvania — West Chester, PA · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $22,599 tuition · 71% grad rate
  10. 10. Moravian University — Bethlehem, PA · 54.2% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $53,500 tuition · 72% grad rate
  11. 11. Holy Family University — Philadelphia, PA · 71% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $35,330 tuition · 61% grad rate
  12. 12. Marywood University — Scranton, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,162 · $41,420 tuition · 72% grad rate
  13. 13. Gannon University — Erie, PA · 74.2% acceptance · $40,656 tuition · 66% grad rate
  14. 14. Gwynedd Mercy University — Gwynedd Valley, PA · 89.6% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $40,122 tuition · 57% grad rate
  15. 15. Millersville University of Pennsylvania — Millersville, PA · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,110 · $22,952 tuition · 58% grad rate
  16. 16. Cedar Crest College — Allentown, PA · 84.1% acceptance · $46,314 tuition · 60% grad rate
  17. 17. Chatham University — Pittsburgh, PA · 62% acceptance · SAT 1,198 · $44,626 tuition · 63% grad rate
  18. 18. Immaculata University — Immaculata, PA · 85.8% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $29,330 tuition · 71% grad rate
  19. 19. Alvernia University — Reading, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,170 · $45,000 tuition · 56% grad rate
  20. 20. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus — Indiana, PA · 90.8% acceptance · SAT 1,082 · $16,297 tuition · 56% grad rate
  21. 21. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — Slippery Rock, PA · 71.5% acceptance · SAT 1,095 · $14,676 tuition · 66% grad rate
  22. 22. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania — East Stroudsburg, PA · 92.1% acceptance · SAT 1,084 · $19,502 tuition · 43% grad rate

Best Colleges for Nursing in Pennsylvania on PickACampus