Best Online Nursing Programs in Allentown, PA (2026)

Allentown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $5,215 to $15,075 per year for indexed programs. Allentown has a population of about 125,320. Median household income is $53,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $211,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Allentown

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Allentown. Distances are calculated from Allentown city center.

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

Nursing Wages Near Allentown

Allentown is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

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.

Allentown at a Glance

Other Allentown-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Bethlehem, PA – 6.0 mi away (75,293 pop)
• Easton, PA – 14.7 mi away (26,978 pop)
• Pottstown, PA – 25.5 mi away (109,052 pop)
• Reading, PA – 29.6 mi away (264,736 pop)
• East Stroudsburg, PA – 32.1 mi away (56,230 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Allentown, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Allentown. The closest is Falcon Institute of Health and Science in Bethlehem, PA (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northampton County Area Community College (9.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Allentown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Allentown are: Nurse Anesthetist ($211,130), Nurse Practitioner ($133,890), Nurse Midwife ($119,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bethlehem instead of Allentown?

Bethlehem, PA is 6.0 miles from Allentown 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 Allentown an affordable place to study nursing?

Allentown’s median household income of $53,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Allentown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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.