Top ADN Programs in Pennsylvania
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
26 schools in Pennsylvania 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 (26)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Area Community College | Reading, PA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| 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 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford, PA | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| University of Pittsburgh-Titusville | Titusville, PA | Public | ADN | — |
| Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood, PA | Public | ADN | ACEN |