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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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.
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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. Sentara College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Chesapeake.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sentara College of Health Sciences are $2,637 per 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.
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. Located in the large city of Denver, Aspen University is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Aspen University are $5,170 a 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.
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. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public college with a fairly small student population.
UWM Flexible Option undergraduate students pay an average of $6,750 in tuition and fees each 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WGU are $7,452 a year. Nursing majors at WGU take out an average of $24,473 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
WGU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend United States University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 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.
USU undergraduate students pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees each year.
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.
With a ranking of #7, Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,416 per 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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Wenatchee Valley College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. WVC is a small public school located in the small 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.
American Sentinel University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Aurora.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Sentinel University are $10,520 per year. On average, nursing graduates from American Sentinel University take out $26,198 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Grantham University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grantham University are $8,280 per year. On average, nursing graduates from Grantham University take out $29,478 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Brigham Young University - Provo came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per 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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With a ranking of #12, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a 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.
Bemidji State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public college with a small student population.
Bemidji State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,806 in tuition and fees each 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.
Collin County Community College District 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 #14 on the list. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a fairly 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 medium-sized public school located in the town of Marshall.
Southwest Minnesota State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,482 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University carry an average student debtload of $32,041.
In addition to its great value ranking, Southwest Minnesota State University is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. OPSU is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodwell.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OPSU are $8,234 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from OPSU carry an average student debtload of $28,804.
Touro University Nevada landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the large 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.
With a ranking of #18, Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Linfield OCE is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McMinnville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Linfield OCE are $14,040 per 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.
Linfield OCE 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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Western Carolina University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a large student population.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each 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.
Mississippi University for Women came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public school 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.
Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ENMU - Main Campus are $8,568 per year. On average, nursing graduates from ENMU - Main Campus take out $24,619 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #22, University of Phoenix - California did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, UOPX - California is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - California are $9,552 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UOPX - California accumulate an average of around $30,625 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UOPX - California 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.
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Ottawa University - Phoenix came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Ottawa University - Phoenix is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ottawa University - Phoenix are $13,281 a 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.
Ottawa University - Phoenix also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Grayson College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. 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.
Ottawa University - Kansas City ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park, Ottawa University - Kansas City is a private not-for-profit school with a 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.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the remainder of the colleges 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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