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Top Nursing Schools in West Virginia

This page lists 43 schools in West Virginia that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 20 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 18 associate degree (ADN), 14 bachelor's (BSN), 7 master's and 4 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 31 public, 5 private nonprofit and 7 private for-profit. 23 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Martinsburg (3), Morgantown (3), Beckley (2) and Buckhannon (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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

Schools (43)

Monongalia County Technical Education Center

PublicSpecialized institutionMorgantown, WV

Monongalia County Technical Education Center is a public specialized institution in Morgantown, WV. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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New River Community and Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBeaver, WV

New River Community and Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Beaver, WV. It reported 34 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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Pierpont Community and Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFairmont, WV

Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Fairmont, WV. It reported 11 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Putnam Career and Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionEleanor, WV

Putnam Career and Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Eleanor, WV. It reported 5 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionStollings, WV

Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Stollings, WV. It reported 24 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Randolph Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionElkins, WV

Randolph Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Elkins, WV. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Salem University campus

Salem University

Private for-profitUniversitySalem, WV

Salem University is a private for-profit university in Salem, WV. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN

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Shepherd University campus

Shepherd University

PublicUniversityShepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University is a public university in Shepherdstown, WV. It reported 81 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Post-Master's, DNP

CCNE: Post-Master's, BSN, DNP

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLogan, WV

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Logan, WV. It reported 65 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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University of Charleston campus

University of Charleston

Private nonprofitUniversityCharleston, WV

University of Charleston is a private nonprofit university in Charleston, WV. It reported 179 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP

ACEN: ADN, BSN, MSN

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Valley College-Beckley

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeBeckley, WV

Valley College-Beckley is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Beckley, WV. It reported 28 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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Valley College-Martinsburg

Private for-profitFour-year collegeMartinsburg, WV

Valley College-Martinsburg is a private for-profit four-year college in Martinsburg, WV. It reported 35 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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West Liberty University campus

West Liberty University

PublicUniversityWest Liberty, WV

West Liberty University is a public university in West Liberty, WV. It reported 32 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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West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionBridgeport, WV

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is a private for-profit specialized institution in Bridgeport, WV. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeCross Lanes, WV

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Cross Lanes, WV. It reported 68 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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West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeMorgantown, WV

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Morgantown, WV. It reported 74 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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West Virginia Northern Community College campus

West Virginia Northern Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWheeling, WV

West Virginia Northern Community College is a public community / two-year college in Wheeling, WV. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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West Virginia State University campus

West Virginia State University

PublicUniversityInstitute, WV

West Virginia State University is a public university in Institute, WV. It reported 17 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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West Virginia University campus

West Virginia University

PublicUniversityMorgantown, WV

West Virginia University is a public university in Morgantown, WV. It reported 216 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

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

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

PublicUniversityParkersburg, WV

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public university in Parkersburg, WV. It reported 81 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Before you apply in West Virginia

  • 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 West Virginia. See online coursework and clinical requirements.