Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Waynesboro has a population of about 11,044. Median household income is $58,311 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% 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 Waynesboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Waynesboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waynesboro 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Waynesboro.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,012
Avg net price
$18,556/yr
TuitionIn‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$22,213/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$86,881
Avg net price
$42,478/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$19,550/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,019
Avg net price
$16,804/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,703
Avg net price
$17,850/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,850
Out‑of‑state$14,850
Key stats- Retention rate: 50%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$86,881
Avg net price
$29,689/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 66
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$111,371
Avg net price
$28,699/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Waynesboro
Waynesboro is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Registered Nurse | $85,270 | Chambersburg, PA | $90,137 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,960 | Chambersburg, PA | $67,611 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $221,530 | PA statewide | $234,175 |
| Nurse Midwife | $119,990 | PA statewide | $126,839 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,780 | Chambersburg, PA | $124,503 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | Chambersburg, PA | $47,844 |
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.
Waynesboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 11,044 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,311 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Franklin County | 4,298 workers, 63 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Waynesboro-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Hagerstown, MD – 10.7 mi away (186,377 pop)
- Chambersburg, PA – 13.0 mi away (51,948 pop)
- Frederick, MD – 23.8 mi away (152,047 pop)
- Hanover, PA – 32.1 mi away (67,480 pop)
- Charles Town, WV – 36.3 mi away (23,759 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Waynesboro, PA?
Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Waynesboro 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 near Waynesboro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Waynesboro are: Nurse Anesthetist ($221,530), Nurse Midwife ($119,990), Nurse Practitioner ($117,780). 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 Hagerstown instead of Waynesboro?
Hagerstown, MD is 10.7 miles from Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro an affordable place to study nursing?
Waynesboro’s median household income of $58,311 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro 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: 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.
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