Best Online Nursing Programs in Milton, PA (2026)

Milton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $17,940 to $32,595 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% 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 Milton

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Milton

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.

Milton at a Glance

Other Milton-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Sunbury, PA – 10.7 mi away (28,544 pop)
• Williamsport, PA – 18.7 mi away (55,100 pop)
• Bloomsburg, PA – 20.6 mi away (52,637 pop)
• Shamokin, PA – 21.7 mi away (29,054 pop)
• Pottsville, PA – 40.5 mi away (41,479 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Milton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Milton. The closest is Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career in Milton, PA (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology (47.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is 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 Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?

Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study nursing?

Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton 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.