Top Online Nursing Schools: Accredited Nursing School Degrees & Degree Programs

Now is a Great Time to Enroll in an Online Nursing School

By visiting the unique online school page for one of the fifteen nursing schools displayed below, you'll be able to obtain comprehensive info to help you make an informed decision about where to enroll. Kaplan University, the highest ranking school below, will train students to become nurses, registered nurses, practical nurses, pediatric nurses, etc. and give them an outstanding chance at finding employment, directly comparable to an on-campus school. At present, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 2,583,770 people employed as registered nurses alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $66,530. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make on average $40,900 per year and there are about 728,670 of them employed today.

Nursing Common Job Tasks

giving medication
assisting doctors
monitoring heart rate

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Total Programs	239
Subject Areas	335

Kaplan University

Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. Our programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse global society. The University is committed to general education, a student-centered service and support approach, and applied scholarship in a practical environment.

Nursing Programs at Kaplan University


[?]	86
Total Programs	335
Subject Areas	103

Walden University

Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect positive social change.

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Nursing Programs at Walden University


[?]	82
Total Programs	37
Subject Areas	49

South University

South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. To achieve this purpose, the institution offers focused and balanced curricula at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.

Nursing Programs at South University


[?]	82
Total Programs	131
Subject Areas	305

Capella University

The mission of Capella University is to extend access to high quality bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential. This mission is fulfilled through innovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevant learning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes.

Nursing Programs at Capella University


[?]	70
Total Programs	41
Subject Areas	28

Baker College

The mission of Baker College is to provide quality higher education and training which enable graduates to be successful throughout challenging and rewarding careers.

Nursing Programs at Baker College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing


[?]	61
Total Programs	96
Subject Areas	105

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University, one of the leading Bible colleges in the USA, prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage. The curriculum at GCU is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed in the contemporary job market. Students are challenged to develop these tools and to push their intellectual limits in order to become successful in their careers. In addition, the curriculum fosters personal discovery so that students realize within themselves the elements of compassion and accountability. A... learn more »

Nursing Programs at Grand Canyon University


[?]	60
Total Programs	1
Subject Areas	9

Indiana State University

Indiana State University, a doctoral research university, combines a tradition of strong undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on community and public service. We integrate teaching, research, and creative activity in an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment to prepare productive citizens for Indiana and the world.

Nursing Programs at Indiana State University

RN to BS in Nursing


[?]	51
Total Programs	144
Subject Areas	81

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a center for scholarly research, informed and creative teaching, and service to the community and society at large. Vanderbilt will uphold the highest standards and be a leader in the * quest for new knowledge through scholarship, * dissemination of knowledge through teaching and outreach, * creative experimentation of ideas and concepts. In pursuit of these goals, Vanderbilt values most highly * intellectual freedom that supports open inquiry, * equality, compassion, and excellence in all endeavors. Vanderbilt Home Related links * About Vanderbilt Recent News * Brain imaging predicts future reading progress in children with dyslexia *... learn more »

Nursing Programs at Vanderbilt University

Master of Science in Nursing


[?]	51
Total Programs	9
Subject Areas	53

Norwich University

Norwich's mission statement is one of the most unique statements found in higher education. We know exactly who we are, why we are here, and where we are going. We are able to be very specific: To give our youth an education that shall be American in character — to enable them to act as well as to think — to execute as well as to conceive — “to tolerate all opinions when reason is left free to combat them” — to make moral, patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to qualify them for all those high responsibilities resting upon... learn more »

Nursing Programs at Norwich University

Master of Science in Nursing


[?]	48
Total Programs	52
Subject Areas	57

Western Governors University

The primary mission of Western Governors University is to improve quality and expand access to postsecondary educational opportunities by providing a means for individuals to learn, independent of time or place, and to earn competency-based degrees and other credentials that are credible to both academic institutions and employers.

Nursing Programs at Western Governors University


[?]	44
Total Programs	25
Subject Areas	29

Benedictine University

Benedictine University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to liberal arts and professional education distinguished and guided by our Roman Catholic tradition and Benedictine heritage, we prepare our students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community. Benedictine University is a Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition that Provides a Values-Centered Liberal Arts Education Enriched by Our Excellence in Science.

Nursing Programs at Benedictine University

Master of Science in Nursing


[?]	40
Total Programs	36
Subject Areas	25

National American University

National American University welcomes students of diverse interests, cultures and abilities, and prepares them for careers in health care, business and business-related fields by providing quality higher education in a caring and supportive environment. The university builds learning partnerships with students and other institutions and organizations locally, nationally and internationally through its private, regionally-accredited system of campuses and education centers offering courses in traditional, accelerated and distance learning formats. As a comprehensive technical and professional institution of higher learning, the university responds to the changing needs of students, employers, and their communities by providing undergraduate and graduate programs and continuing... learn more »

Nursing Programs at National American University


[?]	40
Total Programs	104
Subject Areas	58

CDI College

The CDI College of Business and Technology provides information technology education at their many campuses across Canada. CDI strives to produce graduates that are well equipped to pursue opportunities in challenging, technology-driven fields. CDI's curriculum development team consults regularly with employer advisory groups, businesses and government ministries to keep pace with technological innovations.

Nursing Programs at CDI College


[?]	40
Total Programs	56
Subject Areas	76

Colorado Technical University

The mission of Colorado Technical University, an institution of higher learning, is to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied real-world, industry-current programs in selected areas, servicing the needs of students for employment and career advancement and the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels.

Nursing Programs at Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN Degree Completion)


[?]	39
Total Programs	134
Subject Areas	325

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix provides access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities. While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. For program disclosure information, click here.