Devoted to Your Future

Since our founding—nearly 100 years ago—the spirit of Carlow has remained firmly grounded in empathy, leadership, service, and innovation. At Carlow, we meet you where you are. We have intentionally designed classes and created programs that are career-ready, flexible, and completely devoted to your future.

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A Community that Shows up for One Another

Your Future Can Start Now

We understand life is busy — that’s why our programs are designed to be flexible, affordable, and career-focused. Get the degree that accelerates your future with support every step of the way.

Key benefits

Career-ready programs aligned with employers’ needs
Clear paths to degree completion, no matter your schedule
Valuable education with financial aid opportunities

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Discover what’s next for you at Carlow

New programs available at Carlow University's College of Health and Wellness prepare future nurses and healthcare leaders to meet the next great need in our community, develop essential skills, and transform lives.

Carlow University's College of Health and Wellness prepares healers and healthcare leaders trained in technical knowledge and competencies, and deeply skilled in communication, bedside manner, teamwork, compassion, and ethics...because those are the kinds of healers and healthcare leaders the world needs.

Nursing Major

Carlow’s highly regarded nursing program prepares graduates to enter practice with confidence. Located in an urban setting, students benefit from opportunities to engage across diverse healthcare environments in the state's premier healthcare institutions. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is distinguished by consistently strong NCLEX-RN pass rates, and exceptional graduate employment rates, reflecting the program’s quality and student success.

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate

Carlow University’s Practical Nurse Certificate program prepares students to be career-ready as a technical nurse in just 16 months. Through immersive clinical experiences and community engagement, students develop the knowledge, skills, and caring values needed to provide compassionate, ethical care to diverse populations.

Accelerated BSN

Ready for a meaningful career change? Carlow’s accelerated second-degree BSN program prepares you to become a nurse in just 15 months. With a flexible mix of online and on-campus coursework and clinical experiences across Pittsburgh’s top healthcare systems, you’ll build the critical thinking and problem-solving skills employers seek. Our program’s consistently high NCLEX-RN pass rates and exceptional graduate employment rates reflect strong student outcomes and success.

Become a Healer

Choosing Carlow University means joining an institution whose legacy of service and excellence goes back nearly a century. Fill out the form below and take the next step toward a future in healthcare.

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