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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.

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

Schools (57)

Rowan College at Burlington County campus

Rowan College at Burlington County

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMount Laurel, NJ

Rowan College at Burlington County is a public community / two-year college in Mount Laurel, NJ. It reported 112 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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Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeVineland, NJ

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is a public community / two-year college in Vineland, NJ. It reported 39 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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Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus campus

Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSewell, NJ

Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus is a public community / two-year college in Sewell, NJ. It reported 38 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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Rowan University campus

Rowan University

PublicUniversityGlassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a public university in Glassboro, NJ. It reported 127 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Rutgers University-Camden campus

Rutgers University-Camden

PublicUniversityCamden, NJ

Rutgers University-Camden is a public university in Camden, NJ. It reported 286 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

PublicUniversityNew Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public university in New Brunswick, NJ. It reported 447 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD

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Rutgers University-Newark campus

Rutgers University-Newark

PublicUniversityNewark, NJ

Rutgers University-Newark is a public university in Newark, NJ. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

PhD

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

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Saint Elizabeth University campus

Saint Elizabeth University

Private nonprofitUniversityMorristown, NJ

Saint Elizabeth University is a private nonprofit university in Morristown, NJ. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Saint Peter's University campus

Saint Peter's University

Private nonprofitUniversityJersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit university in Jersey City, NJ. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, Post-Master's, MSN

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Salem Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCarneys Point, NJ

Salem Community College is a public community / two-year college in Carneys Point, NJ. It reported 90 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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Seton Hall University

Private nonprofitUniversitySouth Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit university in South Orange, NJ. It reported 192 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

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

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Stockton University campus

Stockton University

PublicUniversityGalloway, NJ

Stockton University is a public university in Galloway, NJ. It reported 97 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, Post-Master's

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The College of New Jersey campus

The College of New Jersey

PublicFour-year collegeEwing, NJ

The College of New Jersey is a public four-year college in Ewing, NJ. It reported 71 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Thomas Edison State University campus

Thomas Edison State University

PublicUniversityTrenton, NJ

Thomas Edison State University is a public university in Trenton, NJ. It reported 158 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCranford, NJ

UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey is a public community / two-year college in Cranford, NJ. It reported 376 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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Warren County Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWashington, NJ

Warren County Community College is a public community / two-year college in Washington, NJ. It reported 15 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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William Paterson University of New Jersey campus

William Paterson University of New Jersey

PublicUniversityWayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public university in Wayne, NJ. It reported 680 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP

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

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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.