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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

71 Schools Ranked
$10,196 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,128 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 71 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

506 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school handed out 506 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend USF Tampa full time pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,223 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
403 Total Awards
$34,570 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,779 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Nova Southeastern University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 403 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,570 to cover tuition and fees at NUS Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,779 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
369 Total Awards
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,644 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 369 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,160 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $31,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
343 Total Awards
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 343 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,574. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECU accumulate an average of $24,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
321 Total Awards
$6,485 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,373 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the large public school awarded 321 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GaSou is $6,485. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,539. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,373 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
304 Total Awards
$10,056 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,159 Avg Student Debt

University of Memphis landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UofM is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UofM is $10,056. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,088. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UofM accumulate an average of $28,159 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
292 Total Awards
$9,574 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,930 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 292 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $9,574 in tuition and fees if they attend UARK full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,390. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,930 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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279 Total Awards
$8,672 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,391 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern State University of Louisiana came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Natchitoches, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 279 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,672 in tuition and fees if they attend NSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,460. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,391 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
262 Total Awards
$6,247 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,735 Avg Student Debt

Winston - Salem State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 262 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSSU is $6,247. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,903. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,735 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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242 Total Awards
$13,244 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,232 Avg Student Debt

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 242 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $13,244 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UT Knoxville. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,664. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,232 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
239 Total Awards
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,724 Avg Student Debt

Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Old Dominion University is a large public school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 239 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Old Dominion full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,960. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Old Dominion accumulate an average of $26,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
226 Total Awards
$5,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 226 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNF. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,407. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,077 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of North Florida Report

#13

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
220 Total Awards
$5,379 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,780 Avg Student Debt

Fayetteville State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 220 students in 2020-2021.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Fayetteville State University accumulate an average of $28,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
218 Total Awards
$7,468 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,759 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,468 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Greensboro. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,627. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,759 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
212 Total Awards
$15,028 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,661 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 212 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $15,028 in tuition and fees if they attend VCU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $36,366. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,661 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
206 Total Awards
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,004 Avg Student Debt

Auburn University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 206 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Auburn is $11,826. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,986. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,004 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
203 Total Awards
$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,894 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. UA Little Rock is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 203 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Little Rock is $9,512. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,767. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,894 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
200 Total Awards
$6,381 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school handed out 200 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UF. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,659. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,875 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
197 Total Awards
$7,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,912 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 197 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Charlotte is $7,188. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,622. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,912 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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189 Total Awards
$15,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$45,196 Avg Student Debt

South University’s online programs ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 189 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at South University’s online programs is $15,480. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from South University’s online programs accumulate an average of $45,196 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

South University’s online programs is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#21

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
178 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,218 Avg Student Debt

ECPI University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 178 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,479 to cover tuition and fees at ECPI University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
167 Total Awards
$4,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,228 Avg Student Debt

Western Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. WCU is a public institution located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCU is $4,367. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,367. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,228 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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164 Total Awards
$3,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,156 Avg Student Debt

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a public institution located in Bradenton, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 164 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota full time pay an average of $3,074 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,595. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,156 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
154 Total Awards
$8,289 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,875 Avg Student Debt

Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Southeastern is a fairly large public school situated in Hammond, Louisiana. It awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,289 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeastern full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,875 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
148 Total Awards
$7,946 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,984 Avg Student Debt

Nicholls State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and it awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,946 in tuition and fees if they attend Nicholls State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,039. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,984 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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