Best North Carolina Nursing Schools + Programs

This page provides you with a complete overview of available schools providing nursing degrees, programs & certificates in North Carolina. Each school displays the location, school type, total enrolled students and nursing programs offered.

List of North Carolina Nursing Schools and Programs

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are a total of 84 of North Carolina nursing schools offering degrees, programs and certificates. The schools below list the following degrees and certificates including Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Adult Health Nursing, Nurse Anesthetist, Family Practice Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Nursing Science, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Practice, Clincial Nurse Specialist, Public Health Nursing and Clincial Nurse Leader.

83 Schools

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Alamance Community College is located at 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road Graham, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 6,466 and a 16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,190 Tuition Public School Type 6,466 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Appalachian State University is located at Dougherty Administration Building Boone, NC and is a Public institution that awards Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree and Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 19,548 and a 16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$6,852 Tuition Public School Type 19,548 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is located at 340 Victoria Rd Asheville, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 10,838 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,419 Tuition Public School Type 10,838 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Barton College

Wilson, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Barton College is located at 200 ACC Drive NE Wilson, NC and is a Private institution that awards and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Town, a student population of 1,128 and a 11:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$27,941 Tuition Private School Type 1,128 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Beaufort County Community College is located at 5337 Highway 264 East Washington, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 2,950 and a 12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,368 Tuition Public School Type 2,950 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Bladen Community College

Dublin, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Bladen Community College is located at 7418 NC Hwy 41 West Dublin, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Rual, a student population of 1,864 and a 13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,109 Tuition Public School Type 1,864 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College is located at 180 West Campus Drive Flat Rock, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 2,989 and a 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,389 Tuition Public School Type 2,989 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Brunswick Community College

Bolivia, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Brunswick Community College is located at 50 College Rd Bolivia, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Rual, a student population of 2,066 and a 24:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,404 Tuition Public School Type 2,066 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Concord, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is located at 401 Medical Park Drive Concord, NC and is a Private institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates, Associate's degree and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 545 and a 8:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$11,976 Tuition Private School Type 545 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is located at 2855 Hickory Blvd. Hudson, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Suburb City, a student population of 5,222 and a 18:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,444 Tuition Public School Type 5,222 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Cape Fear Community College is located at 411 North Front Street Wilmington, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Midsize City, a student population of 13,297 and a 12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,654 Tuition Public School Type 13,297 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Charlotte, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences is located at 1200 Blythe Blvd Charlotte, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Large City, a student population of 625 and a 7:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$11,784 Tuition Public School Type 625 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Carteret Community College is located at 3505 Arendell St Morehead City, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 2,190 and a 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,707 Tuition Public School Type 2,190 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College is located at 2550 Hwy 70 SE Hickory, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 6,520 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,195 Tuition Public School Type 6,520 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Central Carolina Community College is located at 1105 Kelly Dr Sanford, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 6,851 and a 16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,412 Tuition Public School Type 6,851 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College is located at 1201 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Large City, a student population of 31,038 and a 19:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,664 Tuition Public School Type 31,038 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Cleveland Community College is located at 137 S Post Rd Shelby, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Town, a student population of 4,490 and a 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,398 Tuition Public School Type 4,490 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Coastal Carolina Community College

Jacksonville, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College is located at 444 Western Blvd Jacksonville, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 6,951 and a 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,334 Tuition Public School Type 6,951 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
College of the Albemarle is located at 1208 N Road St Elizabeth City, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 3,521 and a 13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,211 Tuition Public School Type 3,521 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Craven Community College is located at 800 College Ct New Bern, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 4,488 and a 13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$1,927 Tuition Public School Type 4,488 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Davidson County Community College is located at 297 Davidson Community College Rd Thomasville, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 5,522 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,141 Tuition Public School Type 5,522 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Duke University

Durham, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Nursing Administration
  • Adult Health Nursing
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Family Practice Nursing
  • Neonatal Nursing
  • Nursing Science
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Practice
Duke University is located at 103 Allen Bldg Durham, NC and is a Private institution that awards Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Post-master's certificate and Doctor's degree - professional practice. Their campus setting is considered Midsize City, a student population of 17,662 and a 7:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

Student Services Offered:

  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$49,241 Tuition Private School Type 17,662 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Durham Technical Community College is located at 1637 Lawson Street Durham, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Midsize City, a student population of 8,013 and a 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,050 Tuition Public School Type 8,013 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Family Practice Nursing
  • Nursing Science
  • Nursing Practice
East Carolina University is located at East 5th Street Greenville, NC and is a Public institution that awards Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Post-master's certificate and Doctor's degree - professional practice. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 31,338 and a 18:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Council on Education for Public Health.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$6,580 Tuition Public School Type 31,338 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Edgecombe Community College is located at 2009 W Wilson St Tarboro, NC and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 3,733 and a 22:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,376 Tuition Public School Type 3,733 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

List of North Carolina Nursing Schools

School Name Type Estimated Tuition
Alamance Community College Public $2,190
Appalachian State University Public $6,852
Asheville, Buncombe Technical Community College Public $2,419
Barton College Private $27,941
Beaufort County Community College Public $2,368
Bladen Community College Public $2,109
Blue Ridge Community College Public $2,389
Brunswick Community College Public $2,404
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Private $11,976
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Public $2,444
Cape Fear Community College Public $2,654
Carolinas College of Health Sciences Public $11,784
Carteret Community College Public $2,707
Catawba Valley Community College Public $2,195
Central Carolina Community College Public $2,412
Central Piedmont Community College Public $2,664
Cleveland Community College Public $2,398
Coastal Carolina Community College Public $2,334
College of the Albemarle Public $2,211
Craven Community College Public $1,927
Davidson County Community College Public $2,141
Duke University Private $49,241
Durham Technical Community College Public $2,050
East Carolina University Public $6,580
Edgecombe Community College Public $2,376
Fayetteville State University Public $4,885
Fayetteville Technical Community College Public $2,394
Forsyth Technical Community College Public $2,025
Gardner, Webb University Private $28,280
Gaston College Public $2,562
Guilford Technical Community College Public $2,208
Halifax Community College Public $2,436
Haywood Community College Public $2,410
Isothermal Community College Public $2,358
ITT Technical Institute�High Point Private $18,048
James Sprunt Community College Public $2,374
Johnston Community College Public $2,401
Lees, McRae College Private $25,404
Lenoir Community College Public $2,423
Lenoir, Rhyne University Private $32,140
Mayland Community College Public $2,430
McDowell Technical Community College Public $1,776
Mercy School of Nursing Public $6,600
Methodist University Private $30,530
Miller, Motte College, Wilmington Private $10,485
Mitchell Community College Public $2,407
Mount Olive College Private $18,400
Nash Community College Public $2,504
North Carolina A & T State University Public $5,972
North Carolina Central University Public $5,755
Pfeiffer University Private $27,125
Piedmont Community College Public $2,419
Pitt Community College Public $2,317
Queens University of Charlotte Private $32,560
Randolph Community College Public $1,912
Richmond Community College Public $2,446
Roanoke, Chowan Community College Public $2,478
Robeson Community College Public $2,401
Rockingham Community College Public $1,844
Rowan, Cabarrus Community College Public $2,506
Sampson Community College Public $2,381
Sandhills Community College Public $2,401
South College, Asheville Private $19,425
South Piedmont Community College Public $1,873
Southeastern Community College Public $2,457
Southwestern Community College Public $2,100
Stanly Community College Public $2,523
Surry Community College Public $2,180
Tri, County Community College Public $2,363
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public $8,591
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Public $6,532
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Public $6,745
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Public $5,564
University of North Carolina Wilmington Public $6,691
Vance, Granville Community College Public $1,891
Wake Technical Community College Public $2,768
Wayne Community College Public $2,396
Western Carolina University Public $6,623
Western Piedmont Community College Public $2,513
Wilkes Community College Public $2,508
Wilson Community College Public $2,204
Wingate University Private $27,930
Winston, Salem State University Public $5,707