2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 322,592 nursing students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 276 schools in the Southeast Region 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.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. 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 Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for nursing majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region 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 Southeast Region 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 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.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means American Public University System is a great value for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, American Military University also is in the top 5% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Carolina University is a great value for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi University for Women. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nicholls State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Thibodaux.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,039 per year. Nursing majors at Nicholls State University take out an average of $26,687 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Chipola College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Chipola is a small public school located in the town of Marianna.
Chipola undergraduate students pay an average of $8,950 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Chipola take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $7,236.
Henderson 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 #7 on the list. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Henderson State University are $9,768 per year. On average, nursing graduates from Henderson State University take out $20,309 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Delta State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta State University are $8,360 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Delta State University accumulate an average of around $23,807 in student debt.
With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of around $27,551 in student debt.
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences undergraduate students pay an average of $14,370 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences carry an average student debtload of $30,049.
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Carolinas College of Health Sciences landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a fairly small public school located in the city of Charlotte.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Carolinas College of Health Sciences are $15,214 a year.
Centra College of Nursing ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Centra College of Nursing 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 Centra College of Nursing are $14,340 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Centra College of Nursing take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,510.
Miami Dade College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MDC is a very large public school located in the city of Miami.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MDC are $9,661 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at MDC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,898.
With a ranking of #14, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. ABAC Tifton is a small public school located in the distant town of Tifton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ABAC Tifton are $10,471 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from ABAC Tifton carry an average student debtload of $31,901.
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Georgia Highlands College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. GHC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Rome.
GHC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,696 in tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at GHC take out an average of $20,249 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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. Located in the large suburb of Bradenton, State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota undergraduate students pay an average of $11,595 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota accumulate an average of around $24,156 in student debt.
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public school located in the suburb of Parkersburg.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg undergraduate students pay an average of $8,642 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,062.
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Santa Fe College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Gainesville.
Santa Fe College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,189 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Santa Fe College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,299.
Indian River State College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Indian River State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce.
Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Indian River State College accumulate an average of around $20,744 in student debt.
Middle Georgia State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Macon.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Middle Georgia State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,392.
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South Georgia State College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. South Georgia State College is a small public school located in the remote town of Douglas.
South Georgia State College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,662 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at South Georgia State College accumulate an average of around $25,821 in student debt.
Broward College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC are $8,952 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at BC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,932.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of around $39,885 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $146, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rasmussen University - Florida also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #24, Florida Gateway College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Lake City, FGC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FGC are $11,747 a year. Nursing majors at FGC take out an average of $12,693 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Saint Johns River State College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. St. Johns River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Palatka.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St. Johns River Community College are $10,347 a year. On average, nursing graduates from St. Johns River Community College take out $20,390 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Nursing at Saint Johns River State College
Rest of the Top Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Nursing students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | South University’s online programs | Savannah, GA |
| 43 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL |
| 44 | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | Richmond, VA |
| 45 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR |
| 45 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 45 | Thomas University | Thomasville, GA |
| 48 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 49 | Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 50 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 51 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 52 | West Coast University-Miami | Doral, FL |
| 52 | Winston - Salem State University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 54 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 55 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
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Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 26 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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