Milford, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Milford has a population of about 12,193. Median household income is $55,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $131,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Milford
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Milford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milford city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Milford.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,380
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,307
Avg net price
$13,910/yr
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,448
Avg net price
$11,578/yr
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,844
Avg net price
$15,644/yr
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,429
Avg net price
$14,839/yr
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,950
Avg net price
$17,799/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 179
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Delaware schools on the Delaware nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Milford
| Occupation |
Median Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide) |
| Registered Nurse |
$99,520 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse |
$68,710 |
| Nurse Anesthetist |
N/A |
| Nurse Midwife |
$127,510 |
| Nurse Practitioner |
$131,040 |
| Nursing Assistant |
$42,030 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Milford at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
12,193 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$55,265 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
30.0% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Milford-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Lewes, DE – 17.5 mi away (27,008 pop)
- Dover, DE – 18.1 mi away (116,114 pop)
- Bridgeton, NJ – 37.4 mi away (27,722 pop)
- Salisbury, MD – 38.0 mi away (107,026 pop)
- Millville, NJ – 38.6 mi away (28,059 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Milford, DE?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Milford. The closest is Polytech Adult Education in Woodside, DE (13.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chesapeake College (35.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Delaware?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Delaware are: Nurse Practitioner ($131,040), Nurse Midwife ($127,510), Registered Nurse ($99,520). Wages for Milford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Lewes instead of Milford?
Lewes, DE is 17.5 miles from Milford and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Milford an affordable place to study nursing?
Milford’s median household income of $55,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 6, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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