2025 - Best Nursing Schools In Charleston, West Virginia

2025 Best Nursing Schools in Charleston, West Virginia

Research and compare nursing programs in Charleston, West Virginia.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Charleston, the state of West Virginia, across the nation, and offered online.

Compare Charleston Nursing Schools

Compare West Virginia Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	1
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	84.21%	74.00%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	84.21% to 84.21%	74.00% to 74.00%

In total the state of West Virginia offers 26 nursing schools consisting of 3 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 15 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Charleston there are 6 nursing schools with 0 private and 4 public schools in Charleston to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Charleston offer 10 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Accelerated BSN, BSN to DNP, BSN to MSN, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Charleston healthcare needs, nursing programs in Charleston offer 5 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Charleston have never been more flexible. Charleston nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 2 different paths to earn your nursing degree in West Virginia including Campus and Online.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 2 ADN degree programs and 3 BSN degree programs in Charleston. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Charleston to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Medical University of South Carolina

179 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC - 29425
((84) 3) -792-2300

Charleston, South Carolina is home to the Medical University of South Carolina. The Medical University of South Carolina's nursing school is a public institution. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health science center, its purpose is to serve and optimize human life in South Carolina through its vision to lead

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Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 2
National Rank BSN: 9
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 94.72%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

University of Charleston

2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV - 25304
((80) 0) -995-4682

University of Charleston is located in Charleston, West Virginia. They have several undergraduate nursing options - an ADN degree, a BSN degree and an RN to BSN option. The RN to BSN degree is completed online and can be finished in as little as 12 months. The University of Charleston

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 5
National Rank BSN: 487
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.87%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 9
National Rank ADN: 448
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 84.09%

Charleston Southern University

9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC - 29406-9121
((84) 3) -863-7000

Charleston Southern University is a private, non-profit university in Charleston, South Carolina. The university integrates faith into nursing practice and education, they believe that nursing has to be a calling because students feel called to serve. As a student at CSU, you will be educated to the highest quality and

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 10
National Rank BSN: 285
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 91.25%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Eastern Illinois University

600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL - 61920
((21) 7) -581-5000

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

West Virginia has 21 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Charleston does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of West Virginia's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Bluefield, Buckhannon, Charles Town, Charleston, Elkins, Fairmont, Huntington, Martinsburg, Moorefield, Morgantown, Mount Gay, Parkersburg, Philippi, Shepherdstown, West Liberty and Wheeling.

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2025 - Best Nursing Schools in Charleston, WV