2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in North Carolina 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 us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
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Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in North Carolina for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Duke does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,244. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Duke accumulate an average of $29,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Duke does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Students from North Carolina who attend UNC Charlotte full time pay an average of $7,188 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,622. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,912 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Charlotte does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Greensboro is $7,468. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,627. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of $24,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNC Greensboro does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend East Carolina University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Students from North Carolina who attend ECU full time pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ECU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 24 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 5 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $9,028 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Chapel Hill full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,891. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,347 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNC Chapel Hill. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Winston - Salem State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,247 in tuition and fees if they attend WSSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,903. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,735 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WSSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, University of Mount Olive did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
UMO does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,618. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,758 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UMO does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $7,238 in tuition and fees if they attend UNCW full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,303. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,787 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UNCW does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Western Carolina 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 #9 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCU is $4,367. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,367. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,228 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCU. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Carolina A & T 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 #10 on the list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $6,733 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NC A&T. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,243. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,266 in loans while pursuing their degree.
NC A&T does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Appalachian State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Appalachian State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,017. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,113 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Appalachian State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fayetteville State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $5,379 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Fayetteville State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,987. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,780 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Fayetteville State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Carolina Central 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 #13 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,644 in tuition and fees if they attend North Carolina Central University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,351. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,797 in loans while pursuing their degree.
North Carolina Central University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lees - McRae 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 #14 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,667 to cover tuition and fees at Lees - McRae College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Lees - McRae College accumulate an average of $21,142 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Lees - McRae College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Queens University of Charlotte ranked #15 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,726 to cover tuition and fees at Queens. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Queens accumulate an average of $27,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Queens, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Campbell University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
Campbell does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,160. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Campbell accumulate an average of $23,740 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Campbell, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lenoir - Rhyne University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,774 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lenoir - Rhyne University. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wingate University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Wingate does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,170. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,901 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Wingate is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Barton College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,698 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Barton College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
Gardner - Webb 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 #20 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,200 to cover tuition and fees at Gardner - Webb. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,734 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Gardner - Webb does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #21, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $3,495 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Pembroke. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,495. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,823 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNC Pembroke. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Pfeiffer 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 #22 on the list.
If you want to attend Pfeiffer University, expect to pay an average of $32,480 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Pfeiffer University accumulate an average of $28,113 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Pfeiffer University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Mars Hill University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mars Hill accumulate an average of $29,380 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mars Hill. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Methodist University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
Methodist does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,960. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Methodist accumulate an average of $27,350 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Methodist, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 16% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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