How many colleges in North Carolina offer Nursing programs?

CampusPin currently lists 118 U.S. colleges and universities in North Carolina that offer Nursing programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Nursing program in North Carolina?

Among the 50 Nursing programs listed in North Carolina, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,978 to $65,805 (median around $2,770). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Nursing degree lead to?

A Nursing degree commonly leads to roles such as Registered Nurse (RN), ICU Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, OR / Surgical Nurse. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS registered nurse median $86,070).

Can I apply to a Nursing program in North Carolina with the Common App?

Many Nursing programs in North Carolina accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Nursing colleges in North Carolina

CampusPin lists 118 U.S. colleges in North Carolina that offer Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and careers as Registered Nurses, combining biomedical sciences with clinical rotations across hospital units.

Schools in North Carolina that offer Nursing

Nursing programs in North Carolina: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 118 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

118

Public / private

32 / 18

Universities / 2-year

23 / 27

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,978–$65,805

Median in-state tuition

$2,770

Lowest published in-state tuition

Davidson-Davie Community College

$1,978

Most selective

Duke University

7% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

East Carolina University

25,314 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Nursing program

Anatomy and physiology
Microbiology and pharmacology
Adult health, pediatric, maternity, mental-health, and community nursing
Pathophysiology
Nursing research and evidence-based practice
Clinical leadership and management
Health assessment and physical examination
700–1,000+ hours of supervised clinical rotations

Where a Nursing degree can lead

Registered Nurse (RN)
ICU Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
OR / Surgical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner (with MSN)
Clinical Nurse Manager

Typical pay: $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS registered nurse median $86,070)

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most common entry point into Registered Nursing. Programs include 1.5–2 years of pre-nursing prerequisites (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology) followed by 2 years of nursing major coursework with clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

The BSN is increasingly the preferred credential, many hospitals (especially Magnet-designated ones) now require it. Students starting at a community college can complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 2 years) and then bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. The BLS projects 6 % growth in RN roles over the next decade, with persistent national shortages.

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