2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in the United States with 42,404 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 151 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at SUNY Downstate accumulate an average of around $24,255 in student debt.
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Out of the 151 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Helene Fuld College of Nursing landed the # 2 spot on the list. HFCN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The Graduate Center, CUNY is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at The Graduate Center take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,689.
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Out of the 151 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Molloy College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Molloy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rockville Centre.
Nursing majors at Molloy take out an average of $36,125 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $365, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ramapo College of New Jersey. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah.
Nursing majors at Ramapo College take out an average of $23,764 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $496.
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Wagner College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wagner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Staten Island.
Nursing majors at Wagner take out an average of $30,173 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $495.
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New York University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Nursing majors at NYU take out an average of $26,671 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $732.
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Georgetown University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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Rider University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
On average, nursing graduates from Thomas Jefferson University take out $28,302 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $537, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Pennsylvania landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UPenn accumulate an average of around $24,423 in student debt.
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Rutgers University - Camden did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Camden.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Rutgers Camden take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,905. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $217.
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Villanova University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Villanova take out $30,032 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $433.
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Wilmington University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Wilmington University carry an average student debtload of $24,871.
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The College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from TCNJ carry an average student debtload of $23,507.
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Millersville take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,958.
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With a ranking of #17, Chamberlain University - New Jersey did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of North Brunswick, Chamberlain - New Jersey is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Chamberlain - New Jersey take out an average of $37,103 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Nursing majors at SRU take out an average of $27,955 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Adelphi University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Adelphi accumulate an average of around $28,168 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $475, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Scranton came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton.
On average, nursing graduates from University of Scranton take out $25,367 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $601, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Frostburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Frostburg State is a small public school located in the suburb of Frostburg.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Frostburg State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,703.
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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Delaware Tech take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,707.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Immaculata University | Immaculata, PA |
| 24 | Upstate Medical University | Syracuse, NY |
| 25 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 26 | College of Saint Elizabeth | Morristown, NJ |
| 27 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY |
| 28 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA |
| 29 | Excelsior College | Albany, NY |
| 30 | California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 17,708 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,477 |
| Maryland | 4,104 |
| New Jersey | 5,648 |
| District of Columbia | 990 |
| Delaware | 1,267 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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