2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 322,592 degrees and certificates were awarded to nursing students, making the major the most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 1,016 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the nursing bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Sentara College of Health Sciences the best value school in the United States for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Chesapeake, Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Sentara College of Health Sciences are $2,637 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Sentara College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $29,312 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $155, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Aspen University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Aspen University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Aspen University are $5,170 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Aspen University accumulate an average of around $33,836 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Aspen University also is in the top 1% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Out of the 1,016 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex landed the # 3 spot on the list. UWM Flexible Option is a fairly small public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of around $29,922 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $182, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UWM Flexible Option also is in the top 5% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Governors University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WGU are $7,452 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at WGU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,473.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WGU also is in the top 5% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Out of the 1,016 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, United States University landed the # 5 spot on the list. USU is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.
USU undergraduate students pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees each year.
Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fayette.
CMU CGES undergraduate students pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from CMU CGES carry an average student debtload of $29,850.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CMU CGES also is in the top 15% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at BYU - I accumulate an average of around $17,371 in student debt.
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Wenatchee Valley College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Wenatchee, WVC is a public college with a small student population.
WVC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at WVC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,712.
With a ranking of #9, American Sentinel University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Aurora, American Sentinel University is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
American Sentinel University undergraduate students pay an average of $10,520 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from American Sentinel University carry an average student debtload of $26,198.
Grantham University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Grantham University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Lenexa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grantham University are $8,280 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Grantham University carry an average student debtload of $29,478.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Grantham University also did well on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Brigham Young University - Provo came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU are $6,120 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at BYU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $9,933.
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American Public University System 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. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $32,335.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Bemidji 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 #13 on the list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year. On average, nursing graduates from Bemidji State University take out $32,595 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Bemidji State University also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Collin County Community College District ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of McKinney.
Collin County Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $5,104 in tuition and fees each year.
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Southwest Minnesota 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 #15 on the list. Located in the remote town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 a year. Nursing majors at Southwest Minnesota State University take out an average of $32,041 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Southwest Minnesota State University also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, OPSU is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at OPSU are $8,234 a year. Nursing majors at OPSU take out an average of $28,804 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Touro University Nevada came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Henderson.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Touro University Nevada are $10,050 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Touro University Nevada carry an average student debtload of $17,985.
Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of McMinnville, Linfield OCE is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Linfield OCE are $14,040 per year. On average, nursing graduates from Linfield OCE take out $34,999 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 $346.
In addition to its great value ranking, Linfield OCE is in the top 1% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Western Carolina 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 #19 on the list. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. Nursing majors at WCU take out an average of $25,055 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $215, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Mississippi University for Women landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MUW are $7,756 per year. Nursing majors at MUW take out an average of $22,824 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #21, Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. ENMU - Main Campus is a small public school located in the remote town of Portales.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ENMU - Main Campus are $8,568 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from ENMU - Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $24,619.
University of Phoenix - California landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UOPX - California is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Costa Mesa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - California are $9,552 per year. On average, nursing graduates from UOPX - California take out $30,625 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Ottawa University - Phoenix came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Ottawa University - Phoenix is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ottawa University - Phoenix are $13,281 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Ottawa University - Phoenix accumulate an average of around $29,652 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ottawa University - Phoenix also did well on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Grayson College 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 #24 on the list. Located in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a public college with a small student population.
Grayson College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,482 in tuition and fees each year.
Ottawa University - Kansas City came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.
Ottawa University - Kansas City undergraduate students pay an average of $12,869 in tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at Ottawa University - Kansas City take out an average of $29,652 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ottawa University - Kansas City also did well on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Additional Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 1016 different United States nursing schools we analyzed.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Nursing students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
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Nursing Related Majors for Nursing
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Nursing Concentrations
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| 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.
- 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).
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