2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Nursing Associate Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Pennsylvania with 11,477 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Harrisburg Area Community College to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Pennsylvania. HACC is a large public school located in the city of Harrisburg.
HACC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,295 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at HACC take out an average of $31,597 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 23 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
LCCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,430 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at LCCC take out an average of $27,844 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Allegheny County. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CCAC are $8,323 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at CCAC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $24,892.
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Out of the 23 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Luzerne County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Luzerne County Community College are $10,020 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Luzerne County Community College carry an average student debtload of $26,721.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Titusville. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt Titusville is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Titusville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pitt Titusville are $11,792 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Pitt Titusville accumulate an average of around $23,541 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Pitt Titusville also is in the top 15% of our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
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Bucks County Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Newtown.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bucks County Community College are $9,098 per year. On average, nursing graduates from Bucks County Community College take out $24,386 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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With a ranking of #7, Lock Haven University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Lock Haven, LHU is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LHU are $10,878 a year. Nursing majors at LHU take out an average of $28,436 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Butler County Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Butler, BC3 is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC3 are $8,400 per year. On average, nursing graduates from BC3 take out $19,124 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clarion University are $11,173 per year. Nursing majors at Clarion University take out an average of $30,813 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Clarion University also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, coming in at #5.
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Montgomery County Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montco are $10,350 per year. Nursing majors at Montco take out an average of $24,579 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Request InformationBest Value Nursing Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Value Nursing Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 17,708 |
| Maryland | 4,104 |
| New Jersey | 5,648 |
| District of Columbia | 990 |
| Delaware | 1,267 |
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Nursing Related Majors for Nursing
One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 23 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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