2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 and bootcamps 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 Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 66 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best value programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania
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Our 2023 rankings named La Salle University the best value school in Pennsylvania for nursing students working on their degree. La Salle University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 217 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at La Salle are $33,150 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,877 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $410. During the early years of their career, La Salle graduates make an average of $49,822 annually.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Vincent College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 30 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Saint Vincent are $38,741 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,112 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $392.After graduating from Saint Vincent, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,935 during the early years of their career.
Saint Vincent not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list.
The excellent programs at Harrisburg Area Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Pennsylvania. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school handed out 462 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HACC are $9,818 per year. On average, students take out $22,075 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from HACC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,757 during the early years of their career.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a great place for nursing students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. This medium-sized public school is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 66 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SRU are $14,615 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,146 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $275, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from SRU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,997 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, SRU is ranked #5 for overall quality in Pennsylvania.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Community College of Allegheny County. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 348 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCAC are $11,863 per year. On average, students take out $18,837 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CCAC graduates make an average of $35,077 annually.
Out of the 66 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school awarded 215 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCUPA are $22,247 per year. After graduating from WCUPA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,790 during the early years of their career.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Millersville is a medium-sized public school situated in Millersville, Pennsylvania. It awarded 196 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Millersville are $22,226 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,212 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $304 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Millersville graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,464 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its great value ranking, Millersville is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list.
Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #8 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 161 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCCC are $12,060 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,079 in student loans.After graduating from LCCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,859 during the early years of their career.
Luzerne County Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 121 degrees to qualified students.
Luzerne County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $14,370 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,559 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Luzerne County Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,396 during the early years of their career.
Lock Haven University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Lock Haven University is a small public school located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania that handed out 112 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LHU are $20,702 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $29,214 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $229 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, LHU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,679 during the early year of their career.
University of Pittsburgh - Titusville came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Titusville, Pennsylvania, the very small public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Pitt Titusville undergraduate students pay an average of $21,882 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $21,755 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $270 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Pitt Titusville graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,140 during the early year of their career.
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list. Mansfield University is a small public school situated in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. It awarded 23 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Mansfield University are $13,248 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,811 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Mansfield University graduates make an average of $34,647 annually.
California University of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized public school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 233 degrees in 2020-2021.
Cal U undergraduate students pay an average of $15,726 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,277 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $162, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Cal U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,624 during the early years of their career.
Bucks County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #14 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 73 degrees in 2020-2021.
Bucks County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,298 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $15,272 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Bucks County Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,594 during the early years of their career.
Butler County Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. BC3 is located in Butler, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC3 are $11,400 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,477 in student loans.After graduating from BC3, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,159 during the early years of their career.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 139 degrees in 2020-2021.
Bloomsburg undergraduate students pay an average of $22,806 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $26,788 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $263. During the early years of their career, Bloomsburg graduates make an average of $41,760 annually.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a small public school located in Clarion, Pennsylvania that handed out 210 degrees in 2020-2021.
Clarion University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,052 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,318 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $296 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Clarion University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,574 during the early year of their career.
Montgomery County Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list. Montco is a public institution located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 70 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Montco are $14,970 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,889 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Montco graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,557 during the early year of their career.
Northampton County Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 116 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northampton Community College are $15,270 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,641 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Northampton Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,999 during the early year of their career.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Edinboro is a public institution located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 72 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Edinboro are $15,062 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,793 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $222, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Edinboro, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,438 during the early years of their career.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. East Stroudsburg University is a medium-sized public school situated in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 40 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at East Stroudsburg University are $19,797 a year. On average, students take out $25,544 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $254, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, East Stroudsburg University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,023 during the early year of their career.
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Penn Commercial is a very small private for-profit school situated in Washington, Pennsylvania. It awarded 32 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Penn Commercial are $12,075 a year. On average, students take out $13,696 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $118. Once they receive their degree, Penn Commercial graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,801 during the early year of their career.
Community College of Philadelphia landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 109 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Community College of Philadelphia are $12,744 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,561 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Community College of Philadelphia graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,346 during the early year of their career.
Delaware County Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Media, Pennsylvania that handed out 205 degrees in 2020-2021.
Delaware County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,740 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,773 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Delaware County Community College graduates make an average of $34,347 annually.
York College of Pennsylvania landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. YCP is a small private not-for-profit school situated in York, Pennsylvania. It awarded 124 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at YCP are $22,350 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,025 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $473 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, YCP graduates make an average of $44,412 annually.
YCP also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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