by our College Data Analytics TeamNursing Practice degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 370 schools to find the best for nursing practice students.
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See the highest-ranked nursing practice schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Leading the list is Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 school for nursing practice. This large public university is located in the town of Bloomsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 16 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. See the full nursing practice program report for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania
Weber State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing practice, ranking #2. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 27 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $61,785. Typical student debt for the program is $13,670. Get the full nursing practice details for Weber State University
Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at Western Kentucky University, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the city of Bowling Green. Western Kentucky University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 11 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $64,845 in the first couple years of their career. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Read more about the nursing practice program at Western Kentucky University
A rank of #4 makes Arkansas State University Main Campus one of the top schools for nursing practice. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 48 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $70,358 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,750. Get the full nursing practice details for Arkansas State University Main Campus
A rank of #5 makes Troy University one of the top schools for nursing practice. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public institution. Troy University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 21 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Troy University earn around $61,890 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,305. See the full nursing practice program report for Troy University
Idaho State University landed the #6 spot for nursing practice this year. This large public university is located in the city of Pocatello. Idaho State University graduates 35% of students within six years. About 20 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Idaho State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $73,524 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $34,897. Read more about the nursing practice program at Idaho State University
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earned the #7 position for nursing practice this year. Set in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana awarded about 26 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana generally make around $68,346. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $31,250 in student loans. Read more about the nursing practice program at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa came in at #8 for nursing practice this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wauwatosa. Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa graduates 17% of students within six years. About 30 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa earn around $68,983 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $33,892. See the full nursing practice program report for Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa
Columbia College Missouri ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best nursing practice schools. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Columbia College Missouri graduates 43% of students within six years. Columbia College Missouri awarded about 27 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of Columbia College Missouri earn a median of $65,768 early in their careers. Columbia College Missouri graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for Columbia College Missouri
Everest College Henderson earned the #10 position for nursing practice this year. Set in the suburb of Las Vegas, Everest College Henderson is a small private for-profit institution. Everest College Henderson awarded about 133 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Everest College Henderson generally make around $75,561. Typical student debt for the program is $32,167. Read more about the nursing practice program at Everest College Henderson
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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 · 370 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.