Registered Nurse Programs in West Virginia: 27 Colleges and Schools
27 West Virginia schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,862 students: 16 public, 4 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
27
Schools in West Virginia
1,862
Graduates in 2024
16
Public colleges
7
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · West Virginia · CIP 51.3801
27 schools in West Virginia graduated 1,862 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 16 public, 4 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (18), bachelor's (17), master's (4), certificate (1).
The largest program is Marshall University in Huntington with 247 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 27 West Virginia schools
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Public · 59%
4
Private nonprofit · 15%
7
Private for-profit · 26%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in West Virginia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall University | Huntington | 247 |
| 2 | West Virginia University | Morgantown | 209 |
| 3 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont | 197 |
| 4 | University of Charleston | Charleston | 172 |
| 5 | American Public University System | Charles Town | 133 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in West Virginia by city
Sponsored programs
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27 of 27 schools listed · 23 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley · 2 schools | ||||
| Valley College-Beckley | Private for-profit | associate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Public | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Martinsburg · 2 schools | ||||
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Public | associate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Valley College-Martinsburg | Private for-profit | associate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Morgantown · 2 schools | ||||
| West Virginia University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 209 | Website ↗ |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 74 | Website ↗ |
| Wheeling · 2 schools | ||||
| West Virginia Northern Community College | Public | associate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Wheeling University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Beaver · 1 school | ||||
| New River Community and Technical College | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Bluefield · 1 school | ||||
| Bluefield State University | Public | associate, bachelor's | 86 | Website ↗ |
| Bridgeport · 1 school | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | Private for-profit | associate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Buckhannon · 1 school | ||||
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Charles Town · 1 school | ||||
| American Public University System | Private for-profit | bachelor's, master's | 133 | Website ↗ |
| Charleston · 1 school | ||||
| University of Charleston | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's | 172 | Website ↗ |
| Cross Lanes · 1 school | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | Private for-profit | associate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| Elkins · 1 school | ||||
| Davis & Elkins College | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Fairmont · 1 school | ||||
| Fairmont State University | Public | associate, bachelor's | 197 | Website ↗ |
| Huntington · 1 school | ||||
| Marshall University | Public | associate, bachelor's, certificate | 247 | Website ↗ |
| Institute · 1 school | ||||
| West Virginia State University | Public | bachelor's | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Keyser · 1 school | ||||
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Public | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Logan · 1 school | ||||
| Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Public | associate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| Moorefield · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Public | associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Parkersburg · 1 school | ||||
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Public | associate, bachelor's | 81 | Website ↗ |
| Salem · 1 school | ||||
| Salem University | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's, master's | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Shepherdstown · 1 school | ||||
| Shepherd University | Public | bachelor's | 68 | Website ↗ |
| South Charleston · 1 school | ||||
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | Public | associate | 100 | Website ↗ |
| West Liberty · 1 school | ||||
| West Liberty University | Public | bachelor's | 32 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 27 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 27 | 1,862 | this page |
| Ohio | 116 | 10,574 | Programs in Ohio → |
| Pennsylvania | 91 | 8,884 | Programs in Pennsylvania → |
| Virginia | 67 | 6,564 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Kentucky | 42 | 5,862 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Maryland | 28 | 3,450 | Programs in Maryland → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in West Virginia
- How many RN programs are in West Virginia?
- 27 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,862 students.
- Which West Virginia program is the largest?
- Marshall University in Huntington, with 247 graduates in 2024, followed by West Virginia University in Morgantown (209).
- Are West Virginia programs mostly public?
- Yes: 16 public, 4 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit of the 27 schools.
- What does an RN earn in West Virginia?
- Typical RN pay in West Virginia is $80,130 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.