Best Online Nursing Programs in Sunbury, PA (2026)

Sunbury, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $17,940 to $32,595 per year for indexed programs. Sunbury has a population of about 9,643. Median household income is $48,509 (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 Sunbury

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Sunbury. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career

Milton, PA 8.2 miles from Sunbury BOC Score57.4
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#2

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 28.6 miles from Sunbury BOC Score71.8
Published tuition$17,940 - $32,595
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#3

Schuylkill Technology Center

Frackville, PA 29.8 miles from Sunbury BOC Score60.7
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#4

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 39.2 miles from Sunbury BOC Score37.5
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#5

Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School

Lebanon, PA 41.6 miles from Sunbury
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Sunbury

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Registered Nurse$96,430
Licensed Practical Nurse$63,940
Nurse Anesthetist$221,530
Nurse Midwife$119,990
Nurse Practitioner$130,140
Nursing Assistant$44,590

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.


Sunbury at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,643Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,509Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Northumberland County1,663 workers, 52 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Sunbury, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Sunbury. The closest is Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career in Milton, PA (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School (41.6 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 Sunbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milton instead of Sunbury?

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

Sunbury’s median household income of $48,509 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sunbury 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.