Best Online Nursing Programs in Pawtucket, RI (2026)

Pawtucket, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Pawtucket has a population of about 75,280. Median household income is $67,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $135,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Pawtucket

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Pawtucket

Pawtucket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island 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.

Pawtucket at a Glance

Other Pawtucket-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Providence, RI – 4.2 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 4.8 mi away (47,337 pop)
• Attleboro, MA – 5.7 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Cranston, RI – 9.4 mi away (81,034 pop)
• Woonsocket, RI – 10.9 mi away (41,406 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Pawtucket, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Pawtucket. The closest is Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln in Lincoln, RI (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Diman Regional Technical Institute (16.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Pawtucket?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Pawtucket are: Nurse Practitioner ($135,520), Nurse Midwife ($135,180), Registered Nurse ($99,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Providence instead of Pawtucket?

Providence, RI is 4.2 miles from Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket an affordable place to study nursing?

Pawtucket’s median household income of $67,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pawtucket while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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.