2022 - Best Nursing Schools in University Park, Pennsylvania

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in University Park, Pennsylvania for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in University Park.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of University Park, 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 University Park there are 3 nursing schools with 0 private and 3 public schools in University Park to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, University Park offer 11 nursing degree levels including: Master Degree, Bachelor Degree, Accelerated BSN, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, APRN Certificate, Associate Degree, MSN to DNP and Ph.D..

To meet the diverse needs of University Park healthcare needs, nursing programs in University Park offer 6 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in University Park have never been more flexible. University Park 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 University Park Nursing Schools

Compare Pennsylvania Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	N/A%	95.67%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	N/A% to N/A%	95.67% to 95.67%

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Ranking Methodology

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

Pennsylvania State University

201 Old Main, University Park, PA - 16802-1503
(814) 865-4700

Situated in University Park, Pennsylvania State University (PSU) is the state’s sole land-grant university. It has several campuses and has been providing educational service to the area for more than 150 years. PSU’s Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing houses several laboratories (pediatric, critical care, maternity, etc.)

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 93.81%

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

Governors State University

1 University Pky, University Park, IL - 60484
((70) 8) -534-5000

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

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

128 Outreach Building, University Park, PA - 16802-1503
(814) 865-5403

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

Pennsylvania has 70 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If University Park 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