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Best Nursing Schools in West Virginia (2026)

West Virginia has 84 nursing programs across 33 cities. 37 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 90%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
6
Program types
90%
Avg NCLEX rate
37
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Top BSN Programs in West Virginia by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in West Virginia by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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West Liberty University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•West Liberty, WV•$370
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West Virginia University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Morgantown, WV•$9,648 in / $27,360 out
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Nursing Programs in West Virginia by Type

ADN
17 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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BSN
17 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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ABSN
3 programs
Avg NCLEX: 82%
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RN to BSN
5 programs
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MSN
6 programs
Avg NCLEX: 79%
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DNP
10 programs
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in West Virginia

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

West Liberty University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$370
Putnam Career and Technical Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,025
Fayette Institute of Technology
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,610
Randolph Technical Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,077
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,464
Roane-Jackson Technical Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,970
Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,255
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,288 in / $8,680 out
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,344 in / $7,848 out
United Technical Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,400

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in West Virginia?

There are 84 nursing programs in West Virginia, spanning 17 ADN, 17 BSN, 3 ABSN, 5 RN to BSN, 6 MSN, 10 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in West Virginia?

Based on 37 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in West Virginia is 90%. The highest rate is 100% at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

What is the cheapest nursing school in West Virginia?

The most affordable option is West Liberty University (ABSN) at $370.

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