Best Online Nursing Programs in Monessen, PA (2026)

Monessen, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,070 to $23,121 per year for indexed programs. Monessen has a population of about 6,825. Median household income is $51,094 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $223,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Monessen

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Monessen

Monessen is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). 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.

Monessen at a Glance

Other Monessen-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Bethel Park, PA – 14.4 mi away (31,911 pop)
• Uniontown, PA – 19.4 mi away (49,241 pop)
• Monroeville, PA – 20.0 mi away (27,953 pop)
• Pittsburgh, PA – 20.5 mi away (1,722,206 pop)
• Murrysville, PA – 23.6 mi away (20,042 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Monessen, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Monessen. The closest is Pennsylvania Western University in California, PA (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program (19.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Monessen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Monessen are: Nurse Anesthetist ($223,570), Nurse Midwife ($119,990), Nurse Practitioner ($119,630). 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 Bethel Park instead of Monessen?

Bethel Park, PA is 14.4 miles from Monessen 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 Monessen an affordable place to study nursing?

Monessen’s median household income of $51,094 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monessen 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.