Carlow University nursing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 93.81% / 52.94% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 93.81%Practical nursing NCLEX 52.94%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
Department of Nursing
PittsburghFull93.81% (2025, 97 first-time takers)
Board source
Practical nursing
Practical Nursing Program
PittsburghProvisional52.94% (2025, 17 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree86
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Master's degree43
Nursing Education 51.3203Master's degree14
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice10
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822Post-master's certificate3
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificate2
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822Master's degree2
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
ACENPractical
Candidate
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2034
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2034
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2034
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2034

From Carlow University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Our CCNE-accredited RN-BSN program is recognized for graduating quality nurses who can lead in their field of practice.”

online.carlow.edu

Clinical placements

“Rooted in the values of the Sisters of Mercy, the program supports service-driven scholarship in collaboration with academic and clinical partners.”

online.carlow.edu

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