Best Online Nursing Programs in Greensboro, NC (2026)

Greensboro, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,528 to $22,570 per year for indexed programs. Greensboro has a population of about 298,564. Median household income is $58,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $297,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Greensboro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Greensboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greensboro 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:

  • 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 Greensboro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC 8.4 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 35.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $15,002/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,320
Out‑of‑state$7,696
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, NC 20.5 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 43.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,480
Avg net price $2,060/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC 24.8 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 52.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,139
Avg net price $7,200/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC 25.3 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 51.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,337
Avg net price $8,753/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC 26.3 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 50.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,241
Avg net price $6,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC 48.1 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 47.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,936
Avg net price $7,981/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Duke University

Durham, NC 49.8 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 82.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,800
Avg net price $29,612/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Montgomery Community College

Troy, NC 50.5 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 52.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,742
Avg net price $13,832/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Greensboro

Greensboro is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$82,860Greensboro-High Point, NC$89,193
Licensed Practical Nurse$63,610Greensboro-High Point, NC$68,471
Nurse Anesthetist$297,560Greensboro-High Point, NC$320,301
Nurse Midwife$126,040NC statewide$135,673
Nurse Practitioner$132,230Greensboro-High Point, NC$142,336
Nursing Assistant$38,260Greensboro-High Point, NC$41,184

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.


Greensboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population298,564Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,884Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Greensboro, NC?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Greensboro are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Greensboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Greensboro are: Nurse Anesthetist ($297,560), Nurse Practitioner ($132,230), Nurse Midwife ($126,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in High Point instead of Greensboro?

High Point, NC is 11.8 miles from Greensboro 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 Greensboro an affordable place to study nursing?

Greensboro’s median household income of $58,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greensboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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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Other Programs Available in Greensboro

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Greensboro:

Data verified: July 23, 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.