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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Bergen Community College | Paramus, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Woodland Park, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, BSN | CCNE |
| Best Care College | East Orange, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | Bloomfield, NJ | Public | BSN | — |
| Brookdale Community College | Lincroft, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education | Westampton, NJ | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Caldwell University | Caldwell, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Camden County College | Blackwood, NJ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Capital Health School of Nursing | Trenton, NJ | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| Chamberlain University-New Jersey | North Brunswick, NJ | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| County College of Morris | Randolph, NJ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Eastern International College-Jersey City | Jersey City, NJ | Private for-profit | ADN | ACEN |
| Eastwick College-Hackensack | Hackensack, NJ | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Eastwick College-Ramsey | Ramsey, NJ | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Essex County College | Newark, NJ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | Madison, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | — |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | ACEN |
| Felician University | Lodi, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE |
| Georgian Court University | Lakewood, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN | 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.