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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.

128 schools · 28 verified program profiles · page 4 of 7

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

Schools (128)

Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeAllentown, PA

Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Allentown, PA. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN

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Luzerne County Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNanticoke, PA

Luzerne County Community College is a public community / two-year college in Nanticoke, PA. It reported 111 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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Marywood University

Private nonprofitUniversityScranton, PA

Marywood University is a private nonprofit university in Scranton, PA. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Mercyhurst University

Private nonprofitUniversityErie, PA

Mercyhurst University is a private nonprofit university in Erie, PA. It reported 61 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

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Messiah University campus

Messiah University

Private nonprofitUniversityMechanicsburg, PA

Messiah University is a private nonprofit university in Mechanicsburg, PA. It reported 55 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

PublicSpecialized institutionLewistown, PA

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is a public specialized institution in Lewistown, PA. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania campus

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

PublicUniversityMillersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Millersville, PA. It reported 146 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

RN Diploma, BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

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Misericordia University campus

Misericordia University

Private nonprofitUniversityDallas, PA

Misericordia University is a private nonprofit university in Dallas, PA. It reported 94 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Montgomery County Community College campus

Montgomery County Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBlue Bell, PA

Montgomery County Community College is a public community / two-year college in Blue Bell, PA. It reported 128 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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Moravian University

Private nonprofitUniversityBethlehem, PA

Moravian University is a private nonprofit university in Bethlehem, PA. It reported 141 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Mount Aloysius College campus

Mount Aloysius College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeCresson, PA

Mount Aloysius College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Cresson, PA. It reported 111 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Neumann University campus

Neumann University

Private nonprofitUniversityAston, PA

Neumann University is a private nonprofit university in Aston, PA. It reported 88 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

ACEN: MSN, BSN, DNP (candidate)

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Northampton County Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBethlehem, PA

Northampton County Area Community College is a public community / two-year college in Bethlehem, PA. It reported 93 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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Northern Tier Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionTowanda, PA

Northern Tier Career Center is a public specialized institution in Towanda, PA. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN

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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeWashington, PA

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Washington, PA. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Pennsylvania College of Technology campus

Pennsylvania College of Technology

PublicFour-year collegeWilliamsport, PA

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public four-year college in Williamsport, PA. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, MSN, ADN

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

PublicUniversityUniversity Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public university in University Park, PA. It reported 136 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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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.