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Top Nursing Schools in North Carolina

This page lists 94 schools in North Carolina that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 38 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 60 associate degree (ADN), 35 bachelor's (BSN), 17 master's and 9 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 69 public, 21 private nonprofit and 4 private for-profit. 53 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Charlotte (6), Durham (4), Fayetteville (3) and Winston-Salem (3).

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.

95 schools · 23 verified program profiles · page 1 of 5

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

Verified program profiles (23)

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

Duke University

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

MSNFNPFor licensed nurses
  • Duke University School of Nursing — Durham, NC
  • Online coursework
  • 8 semesters (fall or spring entry) · 49 credit hours / 784 clinical hours
  • $2,345 per credit · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Duke University

Nurse Anesthesia DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPCRNAFor licensed nurses
  • Duke University School of Nursing — Durham, NC
  • 36 months
  • $2,345 per credit · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Duke University

PhD in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • Duke University School of Nursing — Durham, NC
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
  • Next deadline: November 19, 2026

Not yet verified: tuition, length

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Schools (95)

Alamance Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGraham, NC

Alamance Community College is a public community / two-year college in Graham, NC. It reported 50 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

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Appalachian State University campus

Appalachian State University

PublicUniversityBoone, NC

Appalachian State University is a public university in Boone, NC. It reported 99 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College campus

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAsheville, NC

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public community / two-year college in Asheville, NC. It reported 75 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Barton College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeWilson, NC

Barton College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Wilson, NC. It reported 38 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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Beaufort County Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWashington, NC

Beaufort County Community College is a public community / two-year college in Washington, NC. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Belmont Abbey College campus

Belmont Abbey College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeBelmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Belmont, NC. It reported 19 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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Bladen Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDublin, NC

Bladen Community College is a public community / two-year college in Dublin, NC. It reported 41 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Blue Ridge Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFlat Rock, NC

Blue Ridge Community College is a public community / two-year college in Flat Rock, NC. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Brunswick Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBolivia, NC

Brunswick Community College is a public community / two-year college in Bolivia, NC. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionConcord, NC

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Concord, NC. It reported 144 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHudson, NC

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public community / two-year college in Hudson, NC. It reported 108 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Campbell University campus

Campbell University

Private nonprofitUniversityBuies Creek, NC

Campbell University is a private nonprofit university in Buies Creek, NC. It reported 45 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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Cape Fear Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWilmington, NC

Cape Fear Community College is a public community / two-year college in Wilmington, NC. It reported 121 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Carolinas College of Health Sciences

PublicSpecialized institutionCharlotte, NC

Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public specialized institution in Charlotte, NC. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADNCCNE: BSN

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Carteret Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMorehead City, NC

Carteret Community College is a public community / two-year college in Morehead City, NC. It reported 27 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Catawba College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeSalisbury, NC

Catawba College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Salisbury, NC. It reported 20 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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Catawba Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHickory, NC

Catawba Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Hickory, NC. It reported 66 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Central Carolina Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSanford, NC

Central Carolina Community College is a public community / two-year college in Sanford, NC. It reported 71 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Central Piedmont Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCharlotte, NC

Central Piedmont Community College is a public community / two-year college in Charlotte, NC. It reported 94 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Chamberlain University-North Carolina

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionCharlotte, NC

Chamberlain University-North Carolina is a private for-profit specialized institution in Charlotte, NC. It reported 102 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Before you apply in North Carolina

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of North Carolina. See online coursework and clinical requirements.