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
Verified program profiles (3)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree Nursing (RN) | Gaston College | ADN | — | $76 per credit |
| LPN to RN Option (AAS) | Gaston College | ADN, LPN / LVN-to-RN | — | $76 per credit |
| Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) | South College | ADN | On-campus | Not published |
Schools (61)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance Community College | Graham, NC | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville, NC | Public | ADN | — |
| Beaufort County Community College | Washington, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Bladen Community College | Dublin, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock, NC | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Brunswick Community College | Bolivia, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | Concord, NC | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE, ACEN |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Charlotte, NC | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN, CCNE |
| Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory, NC | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Central Carolina Community College | Sanford, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | Jacksonville, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Craven Community College | New Bern, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Durham Technical Community College | Durham, NC | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |