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
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (61)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Community College | Asheboro, NC | Public | ADN | — |
| Richmond Community College | Hamlet, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | Ahoskie, NC | Public | ADN | — |
| Robeson Community College | Lumberton, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Rockingham Community College | Wentworth, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Sampson Community College | Clinton, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst, NC | Public | ADN | — |
| South College | Knoxville, TN | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, BSN-DNP | CCNE, COA |
| South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | Public | ADN | — |
| Stanly Community College | Albemarle, NC | Public | ADN | — |
| Surry Community College | Dobson, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Tri-County Community College | Murphy, NC | Public | ADN | — |
| Vance-Granville Community College | Henderson, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton, NC | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC | Public | ADN | — |