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2027 Best Nursing Practice Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

20 Colleges in the United States
705 Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
$102,273 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing 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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for nursing practice students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Nursing Practice in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nursing practice education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Nursing Practice

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No school ranked higher than Columbia University In The City Of New York this year for nursing practice. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. About 143 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $138,848 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing practice from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at University Of Maryland Baltimore, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. There were roughly 128 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of $96,694 early in their careers. University Of Maryland Baltimore graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing practice from University Of Maryland Baltimore

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Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at George Washington University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 31 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $107,851 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. See the full nursing practice program report for George Washington University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best nursing practice schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Villanova. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $105,829 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for Villanova University

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A rank of #5 makes Thomas Jefferson University one of the top schools for nursing practice. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 43 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $101,632 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,000. Read more about the nursing practice program at Thomas Jefferson University

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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Wilmington University earned the #6 position for nursing practice this year. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 22% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 51 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Wilmington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $86,703 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,333. More information about a degree in nursing practice from Wilmington University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #7 position for nursing practice this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 10 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. See the full nursing practice program report for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Rutgers University Camden ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best nursing practice schools. Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 22 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Rutgers University Camden in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Rutgers University Camden earn around $108,083 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing practice from Rutgers University Camden

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York College Pennsylvania came in at #9 for nursing practice this year. York College Pennsylvania is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of York. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. York College Pennsylvania awarded about 18 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of York College Pennsylvania earn a median of $110,490 early in their careers. York College Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing practice from York College Pennsylvania

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus came in at #10 for nursing practice this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Teaneck. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus awarded about 11 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn around $109,581 in the first couple years of their career. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Get the full nursing practice details for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Wagner College landed the #11 spot for nursing practice this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Staten Island. Wagner College graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Wagner College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Wagner College earn around $125,479 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full nursing practice program report for Wagner College

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earned the #12 position for nursing practice this year. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 14 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earn around $86,430 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in nursing practice from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best nursing practice schools. Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Wilkes University in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $112,923 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,813 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing practice details for Wilkes University

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Dominican College Of Blauvelt landed the #14 spot for nursing practice this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Orangeburg. Dominican College Of Blauvelt graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Dominican College Of Blauvelt in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of Dominican College Of Blauvelt earn a median of $115,334 early in their careers. Dominican College Of Blauvelt graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for Dominican College Of Blauvelt

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Misericordia University came in at #15 for nursing practice this year. Misericordia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Misericordia University awarded about 17 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $91,622 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full nursing practice program report for Misericordia University

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Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah College came in at #16 for nursing practice this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 21 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Messiah College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Messiah College generally make around $73,788. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in nursing practice from Messiah College

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Gannon University landed the #17 spot for nursing practice this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Erie. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 18 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Gannon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Gannon University earn around $127,183 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,485 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing practice program at Gannon University

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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University landed the #18 spot for nursing practice this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Carlow University awarded about 10 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of Carlow University earn a median of $88,311 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,500. More information about a degree in nursing practice from Carlow University

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Coppin State University placed #19 among the best nursing practice schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Coppin State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Coppin State University in the most recent year. Nursing Practice graduates of Coppin State University earn a median of $84,702 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $36,369 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing practice details for Coppin State University

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Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North landed the #20 spot for nursing practice this year. Set in the suburb of Liverpool, Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North is a small private not-for-profit institution. Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North graduates 100% of students within six years. Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North awarded about 58 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $71,701 in their early career. Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North graduates carry a median of $40,664 in student loans. Read more about the nursing practice program at Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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