by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for nursing administration students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 422 master's degrees in nursing administration during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The nursing administration master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing administration students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing administration.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in nursing administration has to look into University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from University of Pennsylvania
New York University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in nursing administration. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from New York University
George Washington University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in nursing administration. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from George Washington University
It's difficult to beat Duquesne University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in nursing administration. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Duquesne University
Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Stony Brook University
Located in the rural area of Center Valley, DeSales is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from DeSales University
Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Hunter College
La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from La Salle University
D'Youville College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Buffalo.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from D’Youville College
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Seton Hall University
Explore the best nursing administration colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 241 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 85 |
| Maryland | 363 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 13 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 10 |
| Delaware | 151 | 73 |
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 2,220 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1,529 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 381 |
| Nursing Science | 327 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 266 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 219 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 154 |
| School Nursing | 145 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 143 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 111 |
