2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 322,592 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, nursing is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1,016 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Our analysis found Sentara College of Health Sciences to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Sentara College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Chesapeake.
Sentara College of Health Sciences undergraduate students pay an average of $2,637 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Sentara College of Health Sciences take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,312. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $155.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Aspen University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the United States. Located in the city of Denver, Aspen University is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Aspen University are $5,170 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Aspen University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,836.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UWM Flexible Option take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,922. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $182.
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Out of the 1,016 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Governors University landed the # 4 spot on the list. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WGU are $7,452 per year. Nursing majors at WGU take out an average of $24,473 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
WGU also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend United States University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of San Diego, USU is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USU are $5,700 a year.
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Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies 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 #6 on the list. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
CMU CGES undergraduate students pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from CMU CGES take out $29,850 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, CMU CGES is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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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. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at BYU - I take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,371.
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With a ranking of #8, Wenatchee Valley College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. WVC is a small public school located in the city of Wenatchee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WVC are $4,734 per year. Nursing majors at WVC take out an average of $17,712 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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American Sentinel University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Aurora.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Sentinel University are $10,520 a year. On average, nursing graduates from American Sentinel University take out $26,198 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Grantham 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 #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grantham University are $8,280 a year. On average, nursing graduates from Grantham University take out $29,478 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #11, Brigham Young University - Provo did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU 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 BYU are $6,120 a year. Nursing majors at BYU take out an average of $9,933 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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American Public University System ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. On average, nursing graduates from American Military University take out $32,335 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
American Military University also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Bemidji State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the remote town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bemidji State University are $9,806 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Bemidji State University accumulate an average of around $32,595 in student debt.
Bemidji State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Collin County Community College District ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Collin County Community College District are $5,104 per year.
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With a ranking of #15, Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southwest Minnesota State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Marshall.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University carry an average student debtload of $32,041.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southwest Minnesota State University also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Oklahoma Panhandle 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 #16 on the list. OPSU is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodwell.
OPSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,234 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from OPSU carry an average student debtload of $28,804.
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With a ranking of #17, Touro University Nevada did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Henderson, Touro University Nevada is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Touro University Nevada undergraduate students pay an average of $10,050 in tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from Touro University Nevada take out $17,985 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Linfield OCE is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McMinnville.
Linfield OCE undergraduate students pay an average of $14,040 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Linfield OCE accumulate an average of around $34,999 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $346, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, Linfield OCE is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Western Carolina University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from WCU carry an average student debtload of $25,055. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $215.
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Mississippi University for Women landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MUW are $7,756 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from MUW carry an average student debtload of $22,824.
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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. Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ENMU - Main Campus are $8,568 a year. On average, nursing graduates from ENMU - Main Campus take out $24,619 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Phoenix - California came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, UOPX - California is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - California are $9,552 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UOPX - California accumulate an average of around $30,625 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UOPX - California also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Ottawa University - Phoenix ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Ottawa University - Phoenix is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Ottawa University - Phoenix undergraduate students pay an average of $13,281 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Ottawa University - Phoenix take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,652.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ottawa University - Phoenix also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #24, Grayson College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Grayson College is a small public school located in the rural area of Denison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grayson College are $5,482 a year.
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Ottawa University - Kansas City came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Overland Park, Ottawa University - Kansas City is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ottawa University - Kansas City are $12,869 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Ottawa University - Kansas City carry an average student debtload of $29,652.
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Remaining Award Winners
This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 1016 different United States nursing schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
Nursing by Region
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Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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