Best Online Nursing Programs in Altoona, PA (2026)

Altoona, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Altoona has a population of about 43,508. Median household income is $50,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $221,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Altoona

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Altoona

Altoona is part of the Altoona, PA metro area (BLS area code 11020). 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.

Altoona at a Glance

Other Altoona-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Johnstown, PA – 30.0 mi away (64,842 pop)
• State College, PA – 34.6 mi away (87,374 pop)
• Indiana, PA – 40.4 mi away (28,820 pop)
• Lewistown, PA – 43.9 mi away (21,854 pop)
• Chambersburg, PA – 56.0 mi away (51,948 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Altoona, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Altoona. The closest is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Altoona, PA (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (35.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Altoona?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Altoona are: Nurse Anesthetist ($221,530), Nurse Midwife ($119,990), Nurse Practitioner ($119,930). 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 Johnstown instead of Altoona?

Johnstown, PA is 30.0 miles from Altoona 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 Altoona an affordable place to study nursing?

Altoona’s median household income of $50,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Altoona 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.