Top Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania
This page lists 127 schools in Pennsylvania that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 41 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 25 associate degree (ADN), 64 bachelor's (BSN), 39 master's and 27 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 63 public, 54 private nonprofit and 10 private for-profit. 69 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Pittsburgh (10), Philadelphia (9), Scranton (6) and Erie (4).
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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (128)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP | CCNE |
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Private nonprofit | ADN | ACEN |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, LPN-RN | ACEN |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Harrisburg, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Hazleton Area Career Center | Hazle TWP., PA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Health and Technology Training Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Immaculata University | Immaculata, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Indiana County Technology Center | Indiana, PA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Indiana, PA | Public | BSN, MSN, PhD | CCNE |
| Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program | Reynoldsville, PA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville, PA | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| King's College | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| La Roche University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | CCNE |
| Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Willow Street, PA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Laurel Business Institute | Uniontown, PA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program | Ford City, PA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
Before you apply in Pennsylvania
- 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 Pennsylvania. See online coursework and clinical requirements.