Best Online Nursing Programs in Lewistown, PA (2026)

Lewistown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Lewistown has a population of about 8,505. Median household income is $40,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% 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 Lewistown

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Lewistown

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.

Lewistown at a Glance

Other Lewistown-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• State College, PA – 20.0 mi away (87,374 pop)
• Harrisburg, PA – 42.5 mi away (438,995 pop)
• Altoona, PA – 43.9 mi away (76,943 pop)
• Sunbury, PA – 45.0 mi away (28,544 pop)
• Chambersburg, PA – 46.1 mi away (51,948 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Lewistown, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Lewistown. The closest is Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown, PA (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (43.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Nurse Anesthetist ($221,530), Nurse Practitioner ($130,140), Nurse Midwife ($119,990). Wages for Lewistown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in State College instead of Lewistown?

State College, PA is 20.0 miles from Lewistown 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 Lewistown an affordable place to study nursing?

Lewistown’s median household income of $40,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewistown 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.