Pre-Nursing Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pre-nursing studies programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 133 schools to find the best for pre-nursing studies students.
Where you study pre-nursing studies matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Pre-Nursing Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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No school ranked higher than Case Western Reserve University this year for pre-nursing studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 16 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $74,459 in their early career. Case Western Reserve University graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pre-nursing studies, ranking #2. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. About 68% of students finish within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 13 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn around $50,993 in the first couple years of their career. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for pre-nursing studies. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 17 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $58,659 in their early career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans.
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University Of Great Falls is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pre-nursing studies, ranking #4. University Of Great Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Great Falls. University Of Great Falls graduates 21% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Great Falls in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from University Of Great Falls earn around $104,670 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Great Falls graduates carry a median of $23,847 in student loans.
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Truckee Meadows Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pre-nursing studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Reno. About 10 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Truckee Meadows Community College earn around $52,785 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,290.
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University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #6 spot for pre-nursing studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Anchorage. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Alaska Anchorage awarded about 82 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $83,933 in their early career. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates carry a median of $21,961 in student loans.
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Grayson College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Located in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 63 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Grayson College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Grayson College generally make around $42,487. Grayson College graduates carry a median of $11,627 in student loans.
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National Park Community College landed the #8 spot for pre-nursing studies this year. National Park Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Hot Springs. National Park Community College awarded about 61 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of National Park Community College earn a median of $61,828 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,740.
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Hudson County Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of Jersey City. There were roughly 106 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Hudson County Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Hudson County Community College generally make around $35,909. Students borrow a median of $10,671 to complete this degree.
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Connors State College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Connors State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Warner. About 62 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Connors State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Connors State College earn around $47,964 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,071.
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Northwestern College Minnesota placed #11 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates 68% of students within six years. Northwestern College Minnesota awarded about 12 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Northwestern College Minnesota earn a median of $44,857 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Northeast Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northeast Community College awarded about 38 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $32,840 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,068 to complete this degree.
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Temple College placed #13 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. Temple College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Temple. Temple College awarded about 34 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Temple College earn a median of $55,262 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,617.
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Missouri Baptist University came in at #14 for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Baptist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Missouri Baptist University earn around $45,270 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,337.
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Midlands Technical College earned the #15 position for pre-nursing studies this year. Located in the suburb of West Columbia, Midlands Technical College is a large public university. Midlands Technical College awarded about 58 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $30,101 in their early career. Midlands Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,250 in student loans.
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Greenfield Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Located in the town of Greenfield, Greenfield Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 26 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Greenfield Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Greenfield Community College generally make around $58,356. Students borrow a median of $12,269 to complete this degree.
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Galveston College came in at #17 for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the city of Galveston, Galveston College is a mid-sized public institution. Galveston College awarded about 18 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $51,165 in their early career. Galveston College graduates carry a median of $15,183 in student loans.
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Tulsa Community College earned the #18 position for pre-nursing studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tulsa. There were roughly 184 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $30,605. Students borrow a median of $18,744 to complete this degree.
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Northeastern Technical College came in at #19 for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the rural area of Cheraw, Northeastern Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 37 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Northeastern Technical College earn around $57,772 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,933 to complete this degree.
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Holmes Community College placed #20 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 116 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Holmes Community College in the most recent year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $21,326 early in their careers. Holmes Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 104 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff earn a median of $40,559 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,481.
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Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #22 for pre-nursing studies this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public university. About 21 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Fayetteville Technical Community College generally make around $40,584. Students borrow a median of $16,909 to complete this degree.
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Trident Technical College placed #23 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. Trident Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Charleston. There were roughly 204 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Trident Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Trident Technical College earn around $50,166 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,239.
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Western Nebraska Community College came in at #24 for pre-nursing studies this year. This small public university is located in the town of Scottsbluff. Western Nebraska Community College awarded about 11 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $62,413 early in their careers. Western Nebraska Community College graduates carry a median of $14,507 in student loans.
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Georgia Military College Milledgeville placed #25 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public institution. Georgia Military College Milledgeville awarded about 228 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Georgia Military College Milledgeville generally make around $23,759. Students borrow a median of $13,149 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 39 Pre-Nursing Studies Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong pre-nursing studies education:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 133 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
