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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)

West Virginia Wesleyan College campus

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeBuckhannon, WV

West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Buckhannon, WV. It reported 32 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Wheeling University campus

Wheeling University

Private nonprofitUniversityWheeling, WV

Wheeling University is a private nonprofit university in Wheeling, WV. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing

PublicSpecialized institutionParkersburg, WV

Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is a public specialized institution in Parkersburg, WV. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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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.