RN programs in Pennsylvania
25 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
20 schools offer these RN programs, and Pennsylvania has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Pennsylvania, 19 of the 25 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent, 5 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.
By kind, the 25 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 14 programs), RN program (level not stated, 6 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 2 programs), RN diploma program (2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.
See the 25 programsHow much do RN programs cost in Pennsylvania?
- Two-year degrees (14 programs)
- $14,707 to $28,075most of them, usually 70 to 96 weeks long
- Bachelor's degrees (2 programs)
- $83,340 to $83,697all 2 with a price
- Other RN programs (3 programs)
- $2,075 to $32,490all 3 with a price
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 88%
- Working 6 months later
- Left out
- Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $66,400
- Length
- 64 to 94 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Pennsylvania may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made
All 25 RN programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding
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Nursing Associate Degree
Community College Allegheny County
Based in Pittsburgh, PA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$66,300Price if you pay yourself$12,715Program website, Nursing Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny CountyMore details about Nursing Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,585
- Length
- 75 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,740
- Students counted
- 841
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,715
Nursing AAS
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,600Price if you pay yourself$15,780Program website, Nursing AAS at Westmoreland CountyMore details about Nursing AAS at Westmoreland County
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,158
- Length
- 90 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,529
- Students counted
- 689
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,780
Associate Degree Nursing
Community College Of Beaver County
Monaca
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,700Price if you pay yourself$19,8006 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at Community College Of Beaver CountyMore details about Associate Degree Nursing at Community College Of Beaver County
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,185
- Length
- 104 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $8,500
- Students counted
- 441
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,800
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Nursing: Registered Nurse AAS
Northampton Community College
Based in Bethlehem, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$99,400Price if you pay yourself$13,5303 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing: Registered Nurse AAS at Northampton Community CollegeMore details about Nursing: Registered Nurse AAS at Northampton Community College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $24,851
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $14,863
- Students counted
- 298
- Earned a year, estimated
- $99,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,530
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing-BGN
Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Based in Williamsport, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$69,000Price if you pay yourself$83,697Program website, Nursing-BGN at Pennsylvania College Of TechnologyMore details about Nursing-BGN at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,251
- Length
- 120 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $11,438
- Students counted
- 242
- Earned a year, estimated
- $69,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $83,697
Registered Nursing
Upmc Mercy
Based in Pittsburgh, PA
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$98,900Price if you pay yourself$36,380More details about Registered Nursing at Upmc Mercy
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $24,718
- Length
- 64 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,497
- Students counted
- 233
- Earned a year, estimated
- $98,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $36,380
Registered Nurse Diploma
Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
Based in Johnstown, PA
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$32,4904 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Registered Nurse Diploma at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial MedicalMore details about Registered Nurse Diploma at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 80 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,375
- Students counted
- 218
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $32,490
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Nursing: RN Associate in Applied Science
Northampton Community College
Based in Tannersville, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$21,262School website, Nursing: RN Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community CollegeMore details about Nursing: RN Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $14,863
- Students counted
- 178
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $21,262
Nursing
Butler County Community College
Based in Brockway, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,100Price if you pay yourself$14,349School website, Nursing at Butler County Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Butler County Community College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,022
- Length
- 94 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- 176
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,349
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
Oakdale
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$60,700Price if you pay yourself$61,935School website, Associate of Science Degree in Nursing at Pittsburgh Technical College IncMore details about Associate of Science Degree in Nursing at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,180
- Length
- 70 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $13,649
- Students counted
- 94
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $61,935
Registered Nurse
Steward Sharon Regional Health
Based in Sharon, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,900Price if you pay yourself$26,70310 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Registered Nurse at Steward Sharon Regional Health
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,485
- Length
- 57 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,825
- Students counted
- 68
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $26,703
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Registered Nursing
Allegany Community College
Everett
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$79,600Price if you pay yourself$27,580Program website, Registered Nursing at Allegany Community CollegeMore details about Registered Nursing at Allegany Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $19,903
- Length
- 70 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,350
- Students counted
- 39
- Earned a year, estimated
- $79,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $27,580
Registered Nursing
Allegany Community College
Cumberland, MD
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$73,000Price if you pay yourself$27,180Program website, Registered Nursing at Allegany Community CollegeMore details about Registered Nursing at Allegany Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,255
- Length
- 70 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,200
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $73,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $27,180
UPMC Jameson at Hamot Nursing Program
Jor-Kenna Enterprises LLC Dba
Based in Erie, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,400Price if you pay yourself$43,18032 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, UPMC Jameson at Hamot Nursing Program at Jor-Kenna Enterprises LLC DbaMore details about UPMC Jameson at Hamot Nursing Program at Jor-Kenna Enterprises LLC Dba
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,607
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,200
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $43,180
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 32
UPMC Jameson Nursing Program
Jor-Kenna Enterprises LLC Dba
New Castle
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$76,800Price if you pay yourself$32,77928 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, UPMC Jameson Nursing Program at Jor-Kenna Enterprises LLC DbaMore details about UPMC Jameson Nursing Program at Jor-Kenna Enterprises LLC Dba
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $19,189
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,200
- Students counted
- 28
- Earned a year, estimated
- $76,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $32,779
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 28
Reactivation Program for Registered Nurses
Northampton Community College
Based in Bethlehem, PA
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,075School website, Reactivation Program for Registered Nurses at Northampton Community CollegeMore details about Reactivation Program for Registered Nurses at Northampton Community College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,687
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,075
Professional Nursing program
SSS Education Inc.
Scranton
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$44,6694 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Professional Nursing program at SSS Education Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 96 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,785
- Students counted
- 62
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $44,669
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Nursing-BSN
Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Williamsport
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$83,340Program website, Nursing-BSN at Pennsylvania College Of TechnologyMore details about Nursing-BSN at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $11,438
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $83,340
Nursing A.A.S.
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Based in Schnecksville, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,000Program website, Nursing A.A.S. at Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeMore details about Nursing A.A.S. at Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 104 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,000
Nursing AAS
Westmoreland County Community College
Based in Indiana, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$15,780School website, Nursing AAS at Westmoreland County Community CollegeMore details about Nursing AAS at Westmoreland County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 90 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,529
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,780
Registered Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Reading
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$28,240Program website, Registered Nursing at Reading Area Community CollegeMore details about Registered Nursing at Reading Area Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 104 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $10,320
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $28,240
West Penn Hospital School of Nursing Diploma Program
West Penn Allegheny Health Systems
Based in Pittsburgh, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$28,548More details about West Penn Hospital School of Nursing Diploma Program at West Penn Allegheny Health Systems
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $9,221
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $28,548
Citizens School of Nursing
Alle-Kiski Medical Center
Based in Tarentum, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$36,954More details about Citizens School of Nursing at Alle-Kiski Medical Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 78 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,750
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $36,954
Associate of Science in Nursing
Pennsylvania Western University
Based in Oil City, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$40,780Program website, Associate of Science in Nursing at Pennsylvania Western UniversityMore details about Associate of Science in Nursing at Pennsylvania Western University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 65 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $18,968
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $40,780
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at Harrisburg Nursing Progr
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Based in Harrisburg, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$43,180Program website, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at Harrisburg Nursing Progr at UPMC Presbyterian ShadysideMore details about UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at Harrisburg Nursing Progr at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $43,180
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for RN programs in Pennsylvania
WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Pennsylvania
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for RN programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for RN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in Pennsylvania?
The programs Pennsylvania approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPN | RNthis page | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 42 at 38 schools | 25 at 20 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $16,812 to $22,114 | $15,780 to $40,780 |
| Length | 48 to 52 weeks | 64 to 94 weeks |
| Finished the program | 74% | 88% |
| Working 6 months later | Left out | Left out |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $45,000 | about $66,400 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 601 people | at least 87 people |
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: RN programs in Pennsylvania
- programs with a price cost under $15,000
- 5 of 25
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 36th of 39
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 27 of 31
- RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
- 25 vs 17
State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
RN programs in Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Scranton and other Pennsylvania cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 17 online.
Other training in Pennsylvania
How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Pennsylvania
- CDL training108 programs
- CNA classes30 programs
- Medical assistant training23 programs
- Phlebotomy training12 programs
- Welding classes68 programs
- HVAC training47 programs
- Medical billing and coding training28 programs
- LPN programs42 programs
- EMT classes18 programs
- Electrician training31 programs
- Dental assistant programs24 programs
- Auto mechanic classes28 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school14 programs
- CNC machinist training39 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training10 programs
- Diesel mechanic training15 programs
- Cybersecurity training16 programs
- IT training82 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- Esthetician school1 program
- Nail tech school2 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school2 programs
- Paralegal programs15 programs
- Fire academy1 program
- Police academy4 programs
- Surgical tech programs2 programs
- Radiology tech programs4 programs
- Culinary school4 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs2 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training16 programs
- Human resources training3 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training18 programs
- Early childhood education programs13 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school1 program
- Supply chain and logistics training3 programs
- Hospitality management programs2 programs
- Addiction counselor training1 program
- Coding and software development courses18 programs
- Lineman school1 program
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school3 programs
- Data analytics courses13 programs
- Administrative assistant training38 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs4 programs
- Medical lab technician programs1 program
- AutoCAD and drafting courses13 programs
- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs5 programs
- Vet tech programs1 program
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training5 programs
- Home inspector training3 programs
- Forklift certification5 programs
- Customer service training1 program
- Flight school1 program
- RBT certification training1 program
- Human services programs7 programs
- Manufacturing technician training3 programs
- Electronics technician training3 programs
- Business administration programs24 programs
- Criminal justice programs7 programs
- Auto body repair classes14 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Masonry training7 programs
- Insurance license courses2 programs
- Construction training programs33 programs
- Dental hygiene programs3 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes34 programs
- Project management certification13 programs
Where the Pennsylvania RN program numbers come from
Which Pennsylvania RN programs are on this list?
These are the RN programs Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Pennsylvania offers.
How the prices and results of Pennsylvania RN programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?
We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.
Sources for the facts about RN programs in Pennsylvania
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List