Best Nursing Schools Near Monroe, NC (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Monroe, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Monroe has a population of about 35,596. Median household income is $67,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $277,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Monroe

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Monroe, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monroe 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 Monroe. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wingate University

Wingate, NC 6.7 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,649
Avg net price $20,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 20.0 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,673
Avg net price $30,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 22.9 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Chamberlain University-North Carolina

Charlotte, NC 22.9 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,405
Avg net price $38,436/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Charlotte, NC 24.1 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
83.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,624
Tuition
In‑state$18,882
Out‑of‑state$18,882
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

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

#6

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Concord, NC 30.1 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,708
Avg net price $17,618/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Belmont Abbey College

Belmont, NC 32.4 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,937
Avg net price $24,639/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC 36.5 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,562
Avg net price $19,076/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $90,620 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $93,135
Licensed Practical Nurse $65,140 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $66,948
Nurse Anesthetist $277,550 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $285,252
Nurse Midwife $128,110 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,665
Nurse Practitioner $130,310 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $133,926
Nursing Assistant $39,430 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $40,524

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.

Monroe at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,596 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,265 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Monroe, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Monroe. The closest is Wingate University in Wingate, NC (6.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern College-Charlotte (21.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Monroe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Monroe are: Nurse Anesthetist ($277,550), Nurse Practitioner ($130,310), Nurse Midwife ($128,110). 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 Indian Trail instead of Monroe?

Indian Trail, NC is 6.6 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study nursing?

Monroe’s median household income of $67,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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 Monroe

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

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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