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HBCU Nursing Programs Listed by State

HBCU Nursing Program students at Albany State University pose together during a CPR demonstration.
Photo courtesy of Albany State University’s Nursing Program.

One of the most in-demand careers in today’s job market, nursing is a very popular career choice. Thanks to the disproportionate ratio of qualified graduates to job opportunities, most graduates from nursing programs enjoy near-immediate employment which is typically quite secure.

Deciding on the Right HBCU Nursing Programs

There are several different levels of HBCU nursing programs. Understanding these levels will help you make the best decision regarding your career. Remember that many students begin with a lower-level degree and, as finances allow, later advance their career by obtaining a higher degree.

Nursing degrees are available at Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Masters’ and Doctorate levels. While there are twelve-month courses available which qualify graduates to become Licensed Practical Nurses, these are generally regarded as stepping-stones toward a higher degree. In addition, more hospitals, clinics, and doctors are choosing to only hire nurses with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, making it a smart career choice to enroll in the highest level of the nursing program available. If finances are an issue, meet with a guidance or career counselor to learn about grants, scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

Highest-Paid Nursing Degrees

According to recent salary studies, the highest-paid nursing position is Head of Nursing (at a hospital or large clinic). This position requires an RN degree, at least 15 years of experience and, depending on the hiring company, potentially an MBA. Nurse Anesthetists, Nursing Directors, Certified Nurse Midwives and Certified Nurse Practitioners (specialized) are also among the current highest-paid nursing positions. These positions all require some degree of specialization, whether in a particular field of medicine or in business, in addition to years of relevant experience and, in most cases, specialized certification testing.

The following is a state-by-state list of HBCU nursing programs available. Remember that requirements, accreditation and offered programs are always changing; check with each individual school before applying.

Alabama:

  • Bishop State Community College
  • Lawson State Community College
  • Oakwood University
  • Tuskegee University

Arkansas:

  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

California:

  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Delaware:

  • Delaware State University

Florida:

  • Bethune-Cookman University
  • Florida State A&M University

Georgia:

  • Albany State University

Kentucky:

  • Kentucky State University

Louisiana:

  • Dillard University
  • Grambling State University
  • Southern University A&M College

Maryland:

  • Bowie State University
  • Coppin State University
  • Morgan State University

Mississippi:

  • Alcorn State University
  • Coahoma Community College

Missouri:

  • Lincoln University

North Carolina:

  • Fayetteville State University
  • North Carolina A&T State University
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Winston-Salem State University

Oklahoma:

  • Langston University

Pennsylvania:

  • Lincoln University (PA)

South Carolina:

  • Claflin University
  • South Carolina State University

Tennessee:

  • Fisk University
  • Tennessee State University

Texas:

  • Prairie View A&M University
  • St. Philip’s College

Virginia:

  • Hampton University
  • Norfolk State University
  • Virginia State University

Virgin Islands (St. Thomas):

  • University of the Virgin Islands

Washington, D.C.:

  • Howard University
  • University of the District of Columbia

West Virginia:

  • Bluefield State College

May 21, 2013 by Stephanie Gallardo

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Justin says

    November 5, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing this list! My daughter wanted to be a nurse, and she’s struggling to decide where she wants to go to school for it. I definitely will be showing her this article.

  2. Kaitlin McCray says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Thanks for the list, it help a lot. I want to become a CRNA ( critical registered nurse anesthetist).

  3. Ami says

    March 22, 2016 at 2:17 am

    thank for the list. Your forgot North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  4. Tl says

    May 16, 2017 at 1:04 am

    It’s certified, not critical.

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