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Top ADN Programs in North Carolina

Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.

61 schools in North Carolina reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile; 3 programs have a verified profile. ADN / ASN 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.

61 schools · 3 verified program profiles · page 1 of 4

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

Verified program profiles (3)

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

Gaston College

LPN to RN Option (AAS)

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Dallas Campus — Dallas, NC
  • Three semesters
  • $76 per credit · In-state · Based on 2025 prices for nursing and related course classes+3 more
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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South College

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

ADNPrelicensure
  • South College Knoxville campus — Knoxville, TN · South College Nashville campus — Nashville, TN · South College Orlando campus — Orlando, FL · South College Atlanta campus — Atlanta, GA · South College Pittsburgh campus — Cranberry Township, PA · South College Asheville campus — Asheville, NC · South College Indianapolis campus — Indianapolis, IN
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 21 months (full-time)
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Schools (61)

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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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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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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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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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 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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Cleveland Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeShelby, NC

Cleveland Community College is a public community / two-year college in Shelby, NC. It reported 83 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Coastal Carolina Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJacksonville, NC

Coastal Carolina Community College is a public community / two-year college in Jacksonville, NC. It reported 30 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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College of the Albemarle

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeElizabeth City, NC

College of the Albemarle is a public community / two-year college in Elizabeth City, NC. It reported 46 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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Craven Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNew Bern, NC

Craven Community College is a public community / two-year college in New Bern, NC. It reported 51 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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Davidson-Davie Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeThomasville, NC

Davidson-Davie Community College is a public community / two-year college in Thomasville, NC. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Durham Technical Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDurham, NC

Durham Technical Community College is a public community / two-year college in Durham, NC. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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