2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in the United States with 77,470 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 276 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named West Coast University-Miami the best school in the Southeast Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Doral, West Coast University-Miami is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from West Coast University-Miami carry an average student debtload of $38,539. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $665.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Carolinas College of Health Sciences helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public college with a small student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Chamberlain University - Florida is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Chamberlain - Florida is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Chamberlain - Florida take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $37,103. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $256, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chamberlain University - Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Chamberlain - Georgia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Chamberlain - Georgia take out an average of $37,103 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $256, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 276 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Duke accumulate an average of around $29,049 in student debt.
With a ranking of #6, Chamberlain University - Virginia did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Arlington, Chamberlain - Virginia is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Virginia take out $37,103 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $256, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Sentara College of Health Sciences came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Chesapeake, Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences take out $29,312 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $155.
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Concord.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,049.
University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at University of Virginia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,880.
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University of Florida came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UF accumulate an average of around $22,079 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $146.
Centra College of Nursing ranked #11 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Centra College of Nursing is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
On average, nursing graduates from Centra College of Nursing take out $17,510 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Emory take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,656. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $556, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Auburn University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Auburn carry an average student debtload of $19,639. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $562.
University of Mary Washington landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UMW carry an average student debtload of $19,793.
James Madison University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
On average, nursing graduates from JMU take out $21,715 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $329, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #16, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from VCU take out $27,321 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $238.
With a ranking of #17, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debtload of $27,078. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $181, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
On average, nursing graduates from UT Knoxville take out $20,875 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
On average, nursing graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $23,270 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $166, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Nursing at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Report
University of Arkansas came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UARK carry an average student debtload of $26,161. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $410, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #21 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UNC Greensboro carry an average student debtload of $23,245. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $151.
Augusta University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Augusta University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Augusta.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Augusta University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,117. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $127.
With a ranking of #23, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
Nursing majors at ECU take out an average of $24,172 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $261.
With a ranking of #24, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville carry an average student debtload of $43,752. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $123.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #25 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Nursing majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $26,237 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Rest of the Top Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 43 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 44 | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | Richmond, VA |
| 45 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| 46 | Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA |
| 47 | Herzing University - Winter Park | Winter Park, FL |
| 48 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA |
| 49 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 50 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
| 51 | Herzing University - Atlanta | Atlanta, GA |
| 52 | Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 53 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
| 54 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA |
| 55 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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