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Top BSN Programs in Pennsylvania

Bachelor's degrees in nursing, including traditional, accelerated and RN-to-BSN pathways.

65 schools in Pennsylvania reported BSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified BSN program profile; 10 programs have a verified profile. BSN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Verified program profiles (10)

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Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Drexel University

RN to BSN Completion Program

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses
  • Drexel University Health Sciences Building — Philadelphia, PA
  • Online coursework
  • 180 required quarter credits
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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South College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • South College Knoxville campus — Knoxville, TN · South College Nashville campus — Nashville, TN · South College Asheville campus — Asheville, NC · South College Atlanta campus — Atlanta, GA · South College Orlando campus — Orlando, FL · South College Indianapolis campus — Indianapolis, IN · South College Pittsburgh campus — Cranberry Township, PA · South College Marietta campus — Marietta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • Approximately 18-30 months, depending on prior academic background
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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South College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional)

BSNPrelicensure
  • South College Knoxville campus — Knoxville, TN · South College Nashville campus — Nashville, TN · South College Asheville campus — Asheville, NC · South College Atlanta campus — Atlanta, GA · South College Orlando campus — Orlando, FL · South College Indianapolis campus — Indianapolis, IN · South College Pittsburgh campus — Cranberry Township, PA · South College Marietta campus — Marietta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 39 months full-time; the nursing major portion may be completed in 18 months
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Thomas Jefferson University

Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 1 Year

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • Center City Philadelphia — Philadelphia, PA · Dixon Campus — Horsham, PA · Lehigh Valley — Lehigh Valley, PA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 12 months · 60 undergraduate credits and 9 graduate credits
  • $57,812 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Schools (65)

Alvernia University

Private nonprofitUniversityReading, PA

Alvernia University is a private nonprofit university in Reading, PA. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Carlow University campus

Carlow University

Private nonprofitUniversityPittsburgh, PA

Carlow University is a private nonprofit university in Pittsburgh, PA. It reported 146 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-WHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-WHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNPACEN: LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Cedar Crest College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeAllentown, PA

Cedar Crest College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Allentown, PA. It reported 88 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: MSN, BSN

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Chatham University campus

Chatham University

Private nonprofitUniversityPittsburgh, PA

Chatham University is a private nonprofit university in Pittsburgh, PA. It reported 85 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

PublicUniversityBloomsburg, PA

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Bloomsburg, PA. It reported 272 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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DeSales University campus

DeSales University

Private nonprofitUniversityCenter Valley, PA

DeSales University is a private nonprofit university in Center Valley, PA. It reported 132 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Drexel University campus

Drexel University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions offers prelicensure BSN options (co-op and accelerated), an online RN-to-BSN completion program, online MSN nurse practitioner tracks and an online DNP.

6 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP, MSN-DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Duquesne University campus

Duquesne University

Private nonprofitUniversityPittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a private nonprofit university in Pittsburgh, PA. It reported 332 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

PublicUniversityEast Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university in East Stroudsburg, PA. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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Eastern University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Davids, PA

Eastern University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Davids, PA. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Elizabethtown College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeElizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Elizabethtown, PA. It reported 1 nursing award (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Gannon University campus

Gannon University

Private nonprofitUniversityErie, PA

Gannon University is a private nonprofit university in Erie, PA. It reported 129 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Geneva College campus

Geneva College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeBeaver Falls, PA

Geneva College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Beaver Falls, PA. It reported 6 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Grove City College campus

Grove City College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeGrove City, PA

Grove City College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Grove City, PA. It reported 6 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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Gwynedd Mercy University

Private nonprofitUniversityGwynedd Valley, PA

Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit university in Gwynedd Valley, PA. It reported 203 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology campus

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private nonprofitUniversityHarrisburg, PA

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private nonprofit university in Harrisburg, PA. It reported 8 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: MSN

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Holy Family University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Holy Family University is a private nonprofit university in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 372 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Immaculata University campus

Immaculata University

Private nonprofitUniversityImmaculata, PA

Immaculata University is a private nonprofit university in Immaculata, PA. It reported 83 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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King's College campus

King's College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeWilkes-Barre, PA

King's College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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