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RN programs in Pennsylvania

23 RN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

18 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 In Pennsylvania, every program asks for a diploma or other schooling first, and all 23 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do RN programs cost in Pennsylvania?

Two-year degrees (13 programs)
$14,349 to $27,580most 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 (8 programs)
$28,087 to $38,510most of them, usually 53 to 68 weeks long

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
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
about $66,400
Length
64 to 95 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

Are there free RN programs in Pennsylvania?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

RN programs in Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Scranton and other Pennsylvania cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 16 online.

All 23 RN programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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23 programs

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineEducation and courses

    Nursing Associate Degree

    Community College Allegheny County

    Based in Pittsburgh, PA

    Education and courses

    Community College Allegheny County, based in Pittsburgh, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$66,300
    Price if you pay yourself$12,715
    Program website, Nursing Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Nursing Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,585
    Length
    75 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,740
    Students counted
    841
    a year, estimated
    $66,300
    price
    $12,715

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing AAS

    Westmoreland County

    Based in Youngwood, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County, based in Youngwood, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,600
    Price if you pay yourself$15,780
    Program website, Nursing AAS at Westmoreland County
    More details about Nursing AAS at Westmoreland County
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,158
    Length
    90 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,529
    Students counted
    689
    a year, estimated
    $40,600
    price
    $15,780

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Degree Nursing

    Community College Of Beaver County

    Monaca

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Of Beaver County, Monaca · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,700
    Price if you pay yourself$19,800

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at Community College Of Beaver County
    More details about Associate Degree Nursing at Community College Of Beaver County
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,185
    Length
    104 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $8,500
    Students counted
    441
    a year, estimated
    $52,700
    price
    $19,800
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing: Registered Nurse AAS

    Northampton Community College

    Based in Bethlehem, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northampton Community College, based in Bethlehem, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$99,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,530

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing: Registered Nurse AAS at Northampton Community College
    More details about Nursing: Registered Nurse AAS at Northampton Community College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $24,851
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $14,863
    Students counted
    298
    a year, estimated
    $99,400
    price
    $13,530
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing-BGN

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Based in Williamsport, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PA · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$69,000
    Price if you pay yourself$83,697
    Program website, Nursing-BGN at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Nursing-BGN at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,251
    Length
    120 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $11,438
    Students counted
    242
    a year, estimated
    $69,000
    price
    $83,697

  • RN diploma programOnlineEducation and courses

    Registered Nurse Diploma

    Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical

    Based in Johnstown, PA

    Education and courses

    Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical, based in Johnstown, PA · RN diploma program · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$32,490

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Registered Nurse Diploma at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
    More details about Registered Nurse Diploma at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,375
    Students counted
    218
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $32,490
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing: RN Associate in Applied Science

    Northampton Community College

    Based in Tannersville, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northampton Community College, based in Tannersville, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,262
    School website, Nursing: RN Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    More details about Nursing: RN Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $14,863
    Students counted
    178
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,262

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Butler County Community College

    Based in Brockway, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Butler County Community College, based in Brockway, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,100
    Price if you pay yourself$14,349
    School website, Nursing at Butler County Community College
    More details about Nursing at Butler County Community College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    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.

    a year, estimated
    $48,100
    price
    $14,349

  • RN program (level not stated)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nurse

    Steward Sharon Regional Health

    Based in Sharon, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Steward Sharon Regional Health, based in Sharon, PA · RN program (level not stated) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$57,900
    Price if you pay yourself$26,703

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Registered Nurse at Steward Sharon Regional Health
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,485
    Length
    57 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,825
    Students counted
    68
    a year, estimated
    $57,900
    price
    $26,703
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Allegany Community College

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Allegany Community College, Everett · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$79,600
    Price if you pay yourself$27,580
    Program website, Registered Nursing at Allegany Community College
    More details about Registered Nursing at Allegany Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,903
    Length
    70 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,350
    Students counted
    39
    a year, estimated
    $79,600
    price
    $27,580

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Allegany Community College

    Cumberland, MD

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Allegany Community College, Cumberland, MD · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$73,000
    Price if you pay yourself$27,180
    Program website, Registered Nursing at Allegany Community College
    More details about Registered Nursing at Allegany Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,255
    Length
    70 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,200
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $73,000
    price
    $27,180

  • RN program (level not stated)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    UPMC Jameson at Hamot Nursing Program

    Upmc Jameson Dba

    Based in Erie, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Upmc Jameson Dba, based in Erie, PA · RN program (level not stated) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$66,400
    Price if you pay yourself$43,180

    32 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, UPMC Jameson at Hamot Nursing Program at Upmc Jameson Dba
    More details about UPMC Jameson at Hamot Nursing Program at Upmc Jameson Dba
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,607
    Length
    64 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    32
    a year, estimated
    $66,400
    price
    $43,180
    trained with WIOA funding
    32

  • RN program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    UPMC Jameson Nursing Program

    Upmc Jameson Dba

    New Castle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Upmc Jameson Dba, New Castle · RN program (level not stated) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$76,800
    Price if you pay yourself$32,779

    28 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, UPMC Jameson Nursing Program at Upmc Jameson Dba
    More details about UPMC Jameson Nursing Program at Upmc Jameson Dba
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,189
    Length
    64 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $76,800
    price
    $32,779
    trained with WIOA funding
    28

  • RN refresher courseOnlineAssociate's degree

    Reactivation Program for Registered Nurses

    Northampton Community College

    Based in Bethlehem, PA

    Associate's degree

    Northampton Community College, based in Bethlehem, PA · RN refresher course · Online · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,075
    School website, Reactivation Program for Registered Nurses at Northampton Community College
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,075

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Nursing program

    SSS Education Inc.

    Scranton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SSS Education Inc., Scranton · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$44,669

    4 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $44,669
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridEducation and courses

    Nursing-BSN

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology

    Williamsport

    Education and courses

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, Williamsport · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$83,340
    Program website, Nursing-BSN at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $83,340

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing A.A.S.

    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lehigh Carbon Community College, based in Schnecksville, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,000
    Program website, Nursing A.A.S. at Lehigh Carbon Community College
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,000

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing AAS

    Westmoreland County Community College

    Based in Indiana, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County Community College, based in Indiana, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,780
    School website, Nursing AAS at Westmoreland County Community College
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,780

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Reading Area Community College

    Reading

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Reading Area Community College, Reading · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$28,240
    Program website, Registered Nursing at Reading Area Community College
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $28,240

  • RN diploma programOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    West Penn Hospital School of Nursing Diploma Program

    West Penn Allegheny Health Systems

    Based in Pittsburgh, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Penn Allegheny Health Systems, based in Pittsburgh, PA · RN diploma program · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$28,548
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $28,548

  • RN program (level not stated)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Citizens School of Nursing

    Alle-Kiski Medical Center

    Based in Tarentum, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Alle-Kiski Medical Center, based in Tarentum, PA · RN program (level not stated) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$36,954
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $36,954

  • RN associate degree (ADN)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Science in Nursing

    Pennsylvania Western University

    Based in Oil City, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania Western University, based in Oil City, PA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$40,780
    Program website, Associate of Science in Nursing at Pennsylvania Western University
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $40,780

  • RN program (level not stated)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at Harrisburg Nursing Progr

    UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

    Based in Harrisburg, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, based in Harrisburg, PA · RN program (level not stated) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$43,180
    Program website, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at Harrisburg Nursing Progr at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
    More 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $43,180

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 WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

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.67

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: RN programs in Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $15,000
5 of 23
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
33rd of 37
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
25 of 29
RN programs here, against the typical state's 13
23 vs 13

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).

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).9 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 Pennsylvania RN program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some RN programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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.

Other training in Pennsylvania

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Pennsylvania

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. 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)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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