2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Reading, Pennsylvania

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Reading, Pennsylvania for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Reading.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Reading, 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 Reading there are 2 nursing schools with 0 private and 1 public schools in Reading to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Reading offer 6 nursing degree levels including: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Reading healthcare needs, nursing programs in Reading offer 1 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Reading have never been more flexible. Reading 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 Pennsylvania including Campus and Online.

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

Compare Reading Nursing Schools

Compare Pennsylvania Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	1
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	75.49%	94.54%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	75.49% to 75.49%	94.54% to 94.54%

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Ranking Methodology

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

Alvernia University

400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA - 19607-1799
((61) 0) -796-8200

Alvernia University is a Catholic private institution of higher education in Reading. Its roots trace back to 1926 when an orphanage was built. Later on, the said orphanage became an elementary school. Students in its Nursing Department will have the opportunity to network with nurses through the Alvernia Student Nurses'

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 20
National Rank BSN: 290
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.69%

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 Reading 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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