2025 Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools

Ranked #84 in popularity, pre-nursing studies is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 22 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,163 associate degrees in pre-nursing studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Pre-Nursing Studies School for Your Associate Degree

The pre-nursing studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality pre-nursing studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on pre-nursing studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of pre-nursing studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized pre-nursing studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for pre-nursing studies students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The pre-nursing studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Pre-Nursing Studies in the United States

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in pre-nursing studies.

10 Top Schools for an Associate in Pre-Nursing Studies

1

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

83 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Alaska Anchorage if you wish to pursue an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. Located in the large city of Anchorage, UAA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from University of Alaska Anchorage

2

South College
Knoxville, TN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

711 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat South College if you want to pursue an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the city of Knoxville.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from South College

3

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

209 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Tulsa Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Tulsa Community College

4

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

128 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in pre-nursing studies needs to look into Holmes Community College. Located in the remote area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Holmes Community College

5

Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Northeast Community College

6

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Annual Graduates

NEO A&M College is a small public college located in the town of Miami.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

7

Connors State College
Warner, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

60 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Warner, CSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Connors State College

8

South Plains College
Levelland, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from South Plains College

9

Temple College
Temple, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Temple, Temple College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Temple College

10

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

114 Annual Graduates

HCCC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Jersey City.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Hudson County Community College

Pre-Nursing Studies by Region

View the Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Pre-Nursing Studies Related Rankings by Major

Pre-Nursing Studies is one of 11 different types of Health/Medical Prep Programs programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Pre-Nursing Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	748
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies	183
Pre-Pharmacy Studies	115
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies	27
Pre-Dentistry Studies	21
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies	12
Pre-Physician Assistant	11

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.