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2024 Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools

206 Colleges in the United States
16,104 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded
Ranked #52 in popularity, family practice nurse/nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 206 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of family practice nurse/nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 16,104 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Family Practice Nurse/Nursing School

Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools Your choice of family practice nurse/nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Family Practice Nurse/Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Family Practice Nursing
Master's Degrees in Family Practice Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Family Practice Nursing

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family practice nursing degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Family Practice Nursing

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In PA
3.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in family practice nurse/nursing needs to look into University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 30 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
76 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were about 76 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In GA
55 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 55 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
68 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Duke University is a great option for students interested in a degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 68 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In TX
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 10 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Texas Christian University

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In CA

Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 12 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
100 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 100 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
237 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UTHealth is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Houston.

There were approximately 237 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
108 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 108 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH
19.0% Growth in Graduates

Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were approximately 21 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Case Western Reserve University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
164 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 164 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
37 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Seattle. This university ranks 2nd out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 37 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
122 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Lubbock.

There were about 122 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE
42 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha. This university ranks 1st out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were about 42 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
473 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 473 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
98 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were about 98 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WA

Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 6 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OR

OHSU is a small public university located in the city of Portland.

There were about 5 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at OHSU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KY
226 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Versailles, Frontier Nursing University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 226 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Frontier Nursing University in the most recent year we have data available.

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20
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
116 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 8th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 116 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year we have data available.

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21
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX
86 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.

There were roughly 86 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
538 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. This university ranks 13th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 538 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Simmons in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
366 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 5th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 366 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
62 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 62 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
388 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

USU is a small private for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. This university ranks 18th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 388 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools award.

Rank College Location
31 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
32 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
33 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
34 Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
35 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
36 Miami Regional University Miami Springs, FL
37 Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
38 University of San Diego San Diego, CA
38 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
39 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
40 University of Portland Portland, OR
41 Wayne State University Detroit, MI

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing by Region

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Southwest
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773

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