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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Sunbury, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sunbury city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 56.0 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 47.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Lancaster, PA 62.2 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 71.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,881
Avg net price $42,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 63.2 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 66.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lackawanna College

Scranton, PA 70.0 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,000
Avg net price $19,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

Dunmore, PA 71.4 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 42.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $17,910/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,208
Out‑of‑state$25,392
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA 77.2 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,295
Avg net price $31,643/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA 87.8 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 36.2
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $22,213/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Media, PA 98.8 miles from Sunbury BOC Score 42.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,703
Avg net price $17,850/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,850
Out‑of‑state$14,850
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Sunbury are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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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Other Programs Available in Sunbury

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sunbury:

Data verified: July 23, 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.