2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 319,502 degrees and certificates were awarded to nursing students, making the major the most popular in the country.
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 school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from West Coast University-Miami carry an average student debtload of $31,215. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $742.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carolinas College of Health Sciences. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Chamberlain University - Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Chamberlain - Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Jacksonville.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Chamberlain - Florida take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,436. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $283.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chamberlain University - Georgia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Chamberlain - Georgia is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Sandy Springs.
On average, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Georgia take out $25,436 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 $283.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Duke take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,816.
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. Chamberlain - Virginia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Vienna.
On average, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Virginia take out $25,436 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 $283.
With a ranking of #7, Sentara College of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Chesapeake, Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences take out $20,394 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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 fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Concord.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $21,674 in student debt.
University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Nursing majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $15,498 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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 midsize city of Gainesville.
On average, nursing graduates from UF take out $17,235 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 $187.
With a ranking of #11, Centra College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Centra College of Nursing is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Centra College of Nursing take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $13,196.
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 fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
Nursing majors at Emory take out an average of $18,174 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $754, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #13, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Auburn take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,063. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $401.
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 college with a small student population.
Nursing majors at UMW take out an average of $13,418 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #15, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
Nursing majors at JMU take out an average of $18,462 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $425, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Virginia Commonwealth 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 #16 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from VCU carry an average student debtload of $21,267. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $137, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of South Florida - Main Campus 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 #17 on the list. USF Tampa is a very 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 $16,990. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $136.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debtload of $16,392. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $345, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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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 very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $18,770 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Arkansas 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 #20 on the list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UARK carry an average student debtload of $19,412. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $307, 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 fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UNC Greensboro take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,259. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $182.
Augusta University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Augusta University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
On average, nursing graduates from Augusta University take out $17,209 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $213, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
East Carolina University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.
Nursing majors at ECU take out an average of $22,303 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 $380.
Galen College of Nursing - Louisville ranked #24 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.
Nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville take out an average of $34,746 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $118, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,800.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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