2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Philadelphia.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Philadelphia, the state of Pennsylvania, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Pennsylvania offers 76 nursing schools consisting of 1 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 41 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Philadelphia there are 6 nursing schools with 0 private and 2 public schools in Philadelphia to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Philadelphia offer 12 nursing degree levels including: Master Degree, Bachelor Degree, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN, Doctor of Nursing, Post Master's NP Certificate, Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to DNP, Ph.D., Associate Degree and RN to MSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Philadelphia healthcare needs, nursing programs in Philadelphia offer 9 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Philadelphia have never been more flexible. Philadelphia 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 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Pennsylvania including Campus, Hybrid and Online.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Philadelphia Nursing Schools

Compare Pennsylvania Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	5
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	92.45%	93.39%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	92.45% to 92.45%	90.06% to 95.13%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 5 BSN degree programs in Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Drexel University

3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA - 19104
((21) 5) -895-2000

Drexel University is a private R1-level research university in Philadelphia. This comprehensive educational institution has its foundation on experiential learning. Its College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) started as the Hahnemann Hospital Training School for Nurses. Currently, it has provided academic service for more than 100 years. Students in

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 6
National Rank BSN: 109
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 95.52%

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

La Salle University

1900 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA - 19141-1199
((21) 5) -951-1000

Founded in 1863, La Salle University is a Catholic educational institution located in Philadelphia. The programs in La Salle University are founded in experiential, innovative and evidence-based practice. The university’s baccalaureate and master’s degree in nursing as well as its DNP and post-master’s certificate programs received full accreditation from CCNE.

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 14
National Rank BSN: 220
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 92.27%

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

Holy Family University

9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA - 19114-2009
((21) 5) -637-7700

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 22
National Rank BSN: 301
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 89.79%

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

Temple University

1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA - 19122-6096
((21) 5) -204-7000

Temple University is a public institution of higher education in Philadelphia. Its Department of Nursing aims to produce nurses who are fully-equipped in the areas of practice, leadership, and research. In fact, its faculty members participate and even lead local, state, national, and international organizations. The Department offers a baccalaureate

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
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

University of Pennsylvania

34th & Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA - 19104-6303
((21) 5) -898-5000

Founded in 1740, University of Pennsylvania is a research and teaching institution in Philadelphia. It has an impressive student to faculty ratio of 6:1. Moreover, the curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Its School of Nursing provides a number of nursing programs to cater to student’s various

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Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
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

Pennsylvania has 70 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Philadelphia does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Pennsylvania's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Abington, Allentown, Altoona, Aston, Bethlehem, Bloomsburg, Blue Bell, Bradford, Bryn Mawr, Butler, California, Center Valley, Clarion, Cresson, Dunmore, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Erie, Gwynedd Valley, Harrisburg, Immaculata, Indiana, Lemont Furnace, Lock Haven, Loretto, Mansfield, Mechanicsburg, Media, Middletown, Monaca, Mont Alto, Moon Township, Nanticoke, New Kensington, Newtown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Saint Davids, Schnecksville, Schuylkill Haven, Scranton, Sharon, Slippery Rock, Titusville, University Park, Villanova, Waynesburg, West Chester, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, York and Youngwood.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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