Top Nursing Schools in New Jersey
This page lists 57 schools in New Jersey that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 16 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 23 associate degree (ADN), 26 bachelor's (BSN), 20 master's and 8 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 34 public, 13 private nonprofit and 10 private for-profit. 42 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Jersey City (4), Newark (2), Paramus (2) and Toms River (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (57)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma | ACEN |
| Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Jersey College | Teterboro, NJ | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools | Plainfield, NJ | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's | ACEN |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown | Moorestown, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus | Paramus, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Middlesex College | Edison, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Morris County Vocational School District | Denville, NJ | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River, NJ | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | ACEN |
| Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP | CCNE |
Before you apply in New Jersey
- 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 New Jersey. See online coursework and clinical requirements.