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Best online nursing programs in North Carolina

Last reviewed May 22, 20262 sourcesHow we rank

Reviewed May 22, 2026 by the ScrubScope editorial team.

North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact member, so an eligible multistate license issued here can carry across the other compact states without re-licensing. The accredited online schools below are open to North Carolina residents; confirm licensure and clinical-placement eligibility with the state board before enrolling. ScrubScope ranks by fit, not commission, and does not make admissions decisions.

Licensing snapshot

North Carolina at a glance

Nurse Licensure Compact
Member state
Board of nursing
Official board site
Reported RN salary figureBLS OEWS, May 2025
$90,470

Nurse Licensure Compact member; an original compact state, multistate-license practice privileges apply.

Salary source: BLS OEWS, May 2025

Cost picture

What you'll pay in North Carolina

Published tuition for an accredited online program rarely matches what you finally pay: residency-tier pricing, employer tuition assistance, and graduate aid all move the real figure. We list each school's published range on its review, and the shortlist below carries the sourced figures for North Carolina-eligible programs. Verify current in-state status and fees with the school before deciding on cost.

RN annual mean wage in North Carolina
$90,470
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Where to study

Accredited online nursing schools

Online coursework is largely location-agnostic — the schools below accept North Carolina residents alongside students nationwide. The licensing caveat above still applies: graduates sit the NCLEX-RN and seek licensure in North Carolina, not the school's home state. Each links to a full school review.

Before you enroll

In-state vs out-of-state online study

Accredited online programs are largely location-agnostic for coursework, but clinical placements, licensure by endorsement, and tuition tiers can differ by residency. Verify the current rules with the North Carolina board of nursing and the school before you commit.

Common questions

Yes. North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. Nurse Licensure Compact member; an original compact state, multistate-license practice privileges apply.
Yes. The accredited online schools listed above admit North Carolina residents. Confirm licensure and clinical-placement rules with the state board first.
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References

Sources

  1. North Carolina Board of Nursing. North Carolina Board of Nursing. https://www.ncbon.com/
  2. Nurse Licensure Compact member states. National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2025. https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm