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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education - (CCNE)

Please refer to the USDE website for their Recognized Scope of Accreditation here (https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html?src=more)

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U.S. Department of Education (USDE)

Jennifer L. Butlin

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655 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States

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The institutions (programs) listed here have been accredited as of December 2025, as reported by the accrediting organization. As information about institutions (programs) that have obtained or lost their accreditation subsequent to this date has become available and verified, these institutions (programs) have been added or deleted.

Accredited Programs by Institution

CHEA Profile	Accredited Program	City	State / Territory / Province
York College of Pennsylvania	Master's	York	PA
York College of Pennsylvania	Post-Graduate APRN Certificate	York	PA
Youngstown State University	Baccalaureate	Youngstown	OH
Youngstown State University	Master's	Youngstown	OH
Youngstown State University	Post-Graduate APRN Certificate	Youngstown	OH