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2026 Best Nursing Practice Schools in District of Columbia

1 Colleges in the United States
23 Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
$107,851 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing Practice degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nursing practice programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 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 District of Columbia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing practice degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Nursing Practice

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George Washington University
Washington, DC
Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
$107,851 Median Starting Salary

George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing practice. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. George Washington University awarded about 23 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $107,851. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for George Washington University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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