2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Wilkes-Barre.

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

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

To meet the diverse needs of Wilkes-Barre healthcare needs, nursing programs in Wilkes-Barre offer 4 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Wilkes-Barre have never been more flexible. Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre Nursing Schools

Compare Pennsylvania Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	0	1
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	N/A%	93.52%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	N/A% to N/A%	93.52% to 93.52%

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Ranking Methodology

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

Wilkes University

84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA - 18766
((57) 0) -408-5000

Wilkes University is a four-year private educational institution in Wilkes-Barre. It is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment to its students. The university’s Passan School of Nursing has been producing high-quality nursing graduates for more than 40 years. An extensive array of nursing programs are offered in the said

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 19
National Rank BSN: 276
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.80%

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 Wilkes-Barre 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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2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Wilkes-Barre, PA