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Best Online Nursing Programs in Trenton, NJ (2026)
Trenton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Trenton has a population of about 89,966. Median household income is $47,102 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Jersey, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $291,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Trenton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Trenton. Distances are calculated from Trenton 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 Trenton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Bucks County Community College
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Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
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Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Trenton
Trenton is part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 45940). 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 | $99,990 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $96,890 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,380 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $73,043 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $291,350 | NJ statewide | $282,316 |
| Nurse Midwife | $153,970 | NJ statewide | $149,196 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $153,630 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $148,866 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,980 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $44,554 |
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.
Trenton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,966 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,102 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Mercer County | 12,091 workers, 155 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Trenton-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Princeton, NJ – 10.4 mi away (31,249 pop)
- Philadelphia, PA – 24.6 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
- New Brunswick, NJ – 24.8 mi away (56,910 pop)
- Camden, NJ – 26.9 mi away (74,420 pop)
- Sayreville, NJ – 28.6 mi away (44,905 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Trenton, NJ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Trenton. The closest is Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia (18.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Trenton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Trenton are: Nurse Anesthetist ($291,350), Nurse Midwife ($153,970), Nurse Practitioner ($153,630). 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 Princeton instead of Trenton?
Princeton, NJ is 10.4 miles from Trenton 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 Trenton an affordable place to study nursing?
Trenton’s median household income of $47,102 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trenton 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.