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Best Online Nursing Programs in Rahway, NJ (2026)
Rahway, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Rahway has a population of about 29,748. Median household income is $90,852 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $321,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Rahway
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Rahway. Distances are calculated from Rahway city center.
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:
- 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 Rahway. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
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Universal Training Institute
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Rahway
Rahway is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,323 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,910 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $67,416 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,030 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $285,107 |
| Nurse Midwife | $159,730 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $141,856 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,340 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $145,062 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,270 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,757 |
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.
Rahway at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,748 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,852 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Union County | 12,283 workers, 98 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Rahway-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Linden, NJ – 2.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
- Carteret, NJ – 3.2 mi away (23,992 pop)
- Roselle, NJ – 3.3 mi away (21,625 pop)
- Westfield, NJ – 4.5 mi away (30,206 pop)
- Perth Amboy, NJ – 6.1 mi away (52,499 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Rahway, NJ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Rahway. The closest is Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin in Iselin, NJ (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (8.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Rahway?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Rahway are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Practitioner ($163,340), Nurse Midwife ($159,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Linden instead of Rahway?
Linden, NJ is 2.5 miles from Rahway 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 Rahway an affordable place to study nursing?
Rahway’s median household income of $90,852 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rahway while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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: June 11, 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.