Pre-Nursing Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 38 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best pre-nursing studies schools.
The pre-nursing studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created 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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Best Schools for Pre-Nursing Studies in the United States
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Leading the list is Case Western Reserve University, our #1 school for pre-nursing studies. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $74,459 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus 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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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 10 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $58,659 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree.
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Grayson College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Denison. About 87 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Grayson College in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Grayson College earn around $42,487 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,627.
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University Of Alaska Anchorage 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 Anchorage. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates 28% of students within six years. About 50 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at University Of Alaska Anchorage in the most recent year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of University Of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $83,933 early in their careers. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates carry a median of $21,961 in student loans.
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La Sierra University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. Set in the city of Riverside, La Sierra University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at La Sierra University in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of La Sierra University earn a median of $51,670 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,507.
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Galveston College came in at #7 for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the city of Galveston, Galveston College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 24 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Galveston College in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Galveston College earn a median of $51,165 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,183.
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Connors State College placed #8 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. Connors State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Warner. There were roughly 68 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Connors State College in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Connors State College earn a median of $47,964 early in their careers. Connors State College graduates carry a median of $16,071 in student loans.
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National Park Community College landed the #9 spot for pre-nursing studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hot Springs. There were roughly 46 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at National Park Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from National Park Community College generally make around $61,828. Typical student debt for the program is $14,740.
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Northeast Community College landed the #10 spot for pre-nursing studies this year. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 53 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $32,840. Northeast Community College graduates carry a median of $14,068 in student loans.
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Northwestern College Minnesota landed the #11 spot for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. 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. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Northwestern College Minnesota earn around $44,857 in the first couple years of their career. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Ivy Tech Community College landed the #12 spot for pre-nursing studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. About 14 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $40,734 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete this degree.
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Missouri Baptist University earned the #13 position for pre-nursing studies this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 14 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $45,270 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,337.
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Greenfield Community College landed the #14 spot for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the town of Greenfield, Greenfield Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Greenfield Community College awarded about 49 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Greenfield Community College earn a median of $58,356 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,269.
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Midlands Technical College placed #15 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Columbia. Midlands Technical College awarded about 14 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Midlands Technical College earn around $30,101 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,250.
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Temple College placed #16 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Temple. Temple College awarded about 26 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Temple College earn around $55,262 in the first couple years of their career. Temple College graduates carry a median of $16,617 in student loans.
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Gaston College came in at #17 for pre-nursing studies this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a moderately-sized public university. Gaston College awarded about 14 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Gaston College earn a median of $39,937 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,915 to complete this degree.
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Tulsa Community College came in at #18 for pre-nursing studies this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. Tulsa Community College awarded about 200 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $30,605. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $18,744 in student loans.
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Holmes Community College came in at #19 for pre-nursing studies this year. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. About 119 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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Fayetteville Technical Community College earned the #20 position for pre-nursing studies this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public university. Fayetteville Technical Community College awarded about 16 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $40,584 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,909.
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Trident Technical College earned the #21 position for pre-nursing studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Charleston. Trident Technical College awarded about 318 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $50,166 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,239 to complete this degree.
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South Plains College placed #22 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. South Plains College is a large public school located in the town of Levelland. There were roughly 14 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $30,949 in their early career. South Plains College graduates carry a median of $13,788 in student loans.
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Edgecombe Community College earned the #23 position for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the rural area of Tarboro, Edgecombe Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Edgecombe Community College awarded about 44 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Edgecombe Community College generally make around $49,528. Edgecombe Community College graduates carry a median of $22,153 in student loans.
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Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff placed #24 among the best pre-nursing studies schools. Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Poplar Bluff. About 41 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff earn around $40,559 in the first couple years of their career. Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff graduates carry a median of $13,481 in student loans.
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Guilford Technical Community College earned the #25 position for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a large public institution. About 21 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Guilford Technical Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Guilford Technical Community College generally make around $36,124. Students borrow a median of $20,501 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 38 Pre-Nursing Studies Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s pre-nursing studies ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 38 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).
