Best Online Nursing Programs in Morgantown, WV (2026)

Morgantown, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Morgantown has a population of about 30,273. Median household income is $42,245 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Morgantown, WV metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $278,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Morgantown

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Morgantown

Morgantown is part of the Morgantown, WV metro area (BLS area code 34060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia 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.

Morgantown at a Glance

Other Morgantown-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Fairmont, WV – 15.5 mi away (33,265 pop)
• Uniontown, PA – 21.6 mi away (49,241 pop)
• Clarksburg, WV – 31.5 mi away (42,552 pop)
• Monessen, PA – 35.7 mi away (63,467 pop)
• Bethel Park, PA – 47.6 mi away (31,911 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Morgantown, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Morgantown. The closest is Monongalia County Technical Education Center in Morgantown, WV (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania Western University (29.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Morgantown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Morgantown are: Nurse Anesthetist ($278,530), Nurse Practitioner ($128,130), Registered Nurse ($80,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Morgantown?

Fairmont, WV is 15.5 miles from Morgantown 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 Morgantown an affordable place to study nursing?

Morgantown’s median household income of $42,245 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morgantown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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.