Top BSN Programs in Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degrees in nursing, including traditional, accelerated and RN-to-BSN pathways.
65 schools in Pennsylvania reported BSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified BSN program profile; 10 programs have a verified profile. BSN 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 (65)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Marywood University | Scranton, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | — |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA | Public | RN Diploma, BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | — |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Moravian University | Bethlehem, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Mount Aloysius College | Cresson, PA | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Neumann University | Aston, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park, PA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, PhD | CCNE |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Abington, PA | Public | BSN | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Altoona, PA | Public | BSN | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Erie, PA | Public | BSN | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | Lemont Furnace, PA | Public | BSN | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Middletown, PA | Public | BSN | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto, PA | Public | BSN | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | New Kensington, PA | Public | BSN | — |