2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 276 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Sentara College of Health Sciences the best value school in the Southeast Region 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 fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Sentara College of Health Sciences are $2,637 a year. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. Nursing majors at American Military University take out an average of $32,335 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at WCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,055. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.
WCU also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Mississippi University for Women helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the Southeast Region . MUW is a small public school located in the town of Columbus.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MUW are $7,756 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at MUW take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,824.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nicholls State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,039 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Nicholls State University accumulate an average of around $26,687 in student debt.
Chipola College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Marianna, Chipola is a public college with a small student population.
Chipola undergraduate students pay an average of $8,950 in tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from Chipola take out $7,236 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Henderson State 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 #7 on the list. Henderson State University is a small public school located in the distant town of Arkadelphia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Henderson State University are $9,768 a year. Nursing majors at Henderson State University take out an average of $20,309 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Henderson State University also did well on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Delta State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Delta State University are $8,360 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Delta State University carry an average student debtload of $23,807.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UNC Pembroke carry an average student debtload of $27,551.
With a ranking of #10, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Concord.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences are $14,370 a year. 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.
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Carolinas College of Health Sciences came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public college with a small student population.
Carolinas College of Health Sciences undergraduate students pay an average of $15,214 in tuition and fees each year.
Centra College of Nursing ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value 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.
Centra College of Nursing undergraduate students pay an average of $14,340 in tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from Centra College of Nursing take out $17,510 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Miami Dade College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MDC are $9,661 a year. On average, nursing graduates from MDC take out $16,898 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #14, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Tifton, ABAC Tifton is a public college with a small student population.
ABAC Tifton undergraduate students pay an average of $10,471 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at ABAC Tifton take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,901.
Georgia Highlands College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Rome, GHC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
GHC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,696 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at GHC accumulate an average of around $20,249 in student debt.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bradenton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota are $11,595 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota carry an average student debtload of $24,156.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Parkersburg, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are $8,642 per year. On average, nursing graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg take out $18,062 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #18, Indian River State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Indian River State College carry an average student debtload of $20,744.
Santa Fe College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public college with a large student population.
Santa Fe College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,189 in tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from Santa Fe College take out $24,299 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Broward College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. BC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.
BC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,952 in tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from BC take out $20,932 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 per year. On average, nursing graduates from Middle Georgia State University take out $25,392 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #20, South Georgia State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Douglas, South Georgia State College is a public school with a small student population.
South Georgia State College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,662 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from South Georgia State College carry an average student debtload of $25,821.
Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debtload of $39,885. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $146.
Rasmussen University - Florida excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Florida Gateway College 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 #24 on the list. FGC is a small public school located in the distant town of Lake City.
FGC undergraduate students pay an average of $11,747 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at FGC accumulate an average of around $12,693 in student debt.
Valencia College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Valencia College are $9,383 per year.
Rest of the Top Best Value 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 Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | South University’s online programs | Savannah, GA |
| 43 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL |
| 44 | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | Richmond, VA |
| 45 | Thomas University | Thomasville, GA |
| 45 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 45 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR |
| 48 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 49 | Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 50 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 51 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 52 | West Coast University-Miami | Doral, FL |
| 52 | Winston - Salem State University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 54 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 55 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing schools 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 |
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Nursing Related Majors for Nursing
Nursing Concentrations
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 26 schools only.
- 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.
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