NCLEX Pass Rates — North Carolina Nursing Schools (2025)

2 nursing schools in North Carolina with published NCLEX-RN pass rates (latest year in our database). National average: 87.5%. Our directory lists 7 programs with outcome data for students in North Carolina.

49.6%

North Carolina State Average

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Nursing programs with NCLEX outcomes (North Carolina)

Programs that serve North Carolina (including online options enrolling residents) with a program-level NCLEX pass rate on record. Includes all RN pathway types in our directory. Sorted by reported rate.

Program	School	Degree	Format	NCLEX (reported)
BSN (Traditional)	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	BSN	On Campus	98.0%	Details
Accelerated BSN	Vanderbilt University	BSN	On Campus	97.0%	Details
Accelerated BSN	Duke University	BSN	On Campus	95.0%	Details
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)	Western Governors University	BSN	Online	91.8%	Details
BSN (Pre-Licensure Online)	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	BSN	Online	91.2%	Details
Accelerated BSN	Arizona College of Nursing	BSN	On Campus	88.3%	Details
ADN	ECPI University	ADN	On Campus	79.2%	Details

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for North Carolina nursing schools?

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in North Carolina is 49.6%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Schools in North Carolina are regulated by the state board of nursing, which publishes pass rates annually.

How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in North Carolina?

Use the program table for nursing programs in North Carolina where we publish a program-level NCLEX figure, then compare those rates against the state and national averages. Small programs can show 100% pass rates with only a handful of test-takers, which is less statistically reliable.

Which programs are included in the NCLEX outcomes table for North Carolina?

The table includes programs in our directory that serve North Carolina and have a published NCLEX pass rate on record. It can include multiple RN pathway types (for example ADN and BSN tracks), not just accelerated BSN programs.

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