Registered Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#2

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,709 in their first year after graduation. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#3

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,493 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,373 a year.

#4

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#5

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Lancaster

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,993 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Holy Family University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,466 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#7

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,429 a year. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.