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2024 Best Nursing Schools

1,774 Colleges in the United States
322,592 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$70,916 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 1,774 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 322,592 degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Schools. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Read more about College Factual's methodology.

Best Schools for Nursing in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. 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 Nursing

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
424 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$113,428 Median Starting Salary

Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large 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 424 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Vanderbilt University earn $42,512 more than the typical nursing graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
620 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.6% Growth in Graduates

University of Pennsylvania is a great option for students interested in a degree in nursing. 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 approximately 620 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from University of Pennsylvania receive an earnings boost of about $30,032 above the average income of nursing graduates.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Pennsylvania

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,131 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$97,366 Median Starting Salary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a great decision for students interested in a degree in nursing. TTUHSC is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Lubbock.

There were approximately 1131 nursing students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center get an earnings boost of approximately $26,450 above the average income of nursing graduates.

More information about a degree in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
573 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$98,214 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. Located in the large 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 about 573 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing program at Duke University get $27,298 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
571 Nursing Degrees Awarded
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 571 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing program at Emory University make $26,794 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
665 Nursing Degrees Awarded
10.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 665 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from New York University get an earnings boost of around $43,812 above the average income of nursing majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
739 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$112,618 Median Starting Salary

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

There were approximately 739 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Samuel Merritt University get $41,702 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
723 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$109,226 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 723 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston earn $38,310 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$180,513 Median Starting Salary

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.

There were approximately 45 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing major at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine get $109,597 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
711 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$91,797 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 711 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from University of Maryland - Baltimore earn a boost of about $20,882 above the average income of nursing majors.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
224 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$120,874 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 224 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing major at Loma Linda University earn $49,958 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
579 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

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

There were about 579 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from The University of Texas Medical Branch receive an earnings boost of approximately $13,134 over the average earnings of nursing majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
510 Nursing Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were about 510 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Columbia University in the City of New York receive $42,480 more than the standard nursing grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$167,228 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 100 nursing students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from University of Southern California get an earnings boost of approximately $96,312 over the average income of nursing majors.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
320 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$98,888 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 320 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing program at Georgetown University get $27,973 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$113,590 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.

There were roughly 131 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Yale University earn a boost of approximately $42,674 over the typical income of nursing graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
264 Nursing Degrees Awarded
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland. This university ranks 1st out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 264 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University earn a boost of about $16,854 above the typical earnings of nursing graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
445 Nursing Degrees Awarded
20.2% Growth in Graduates

Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 445 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing major at Johns Hopkins University make $35,940 above the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
445 Nursing Degrees Awarded
8.8% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 445 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio earn a boost of approximately $9,035 over the typical income of nursing majors.

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Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$114,248 Median Starting Salary

Pacific College is a small private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.

There were approximately 4 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pacific College in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Pacific College earn $43,332 more than the average nursing student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
298 Nursing Degrees Awarded
38.6% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 298 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Seattle University earn a boost of around $17,131 above the average income of nursing graduates.

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22
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
412 Nursing Degrees Awarded
10.7% Growth in Graduates

Creighton is a moderately-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 roughly 412.00000000000006 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing program at Creighton University earn $17,641 more than the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
486 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$98,738 Median Starting Salary

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. This university ranks 2nd out of 8 schools for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were approximately 486 nursing students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from George Washington University earn a boost of approximately $27,822 over the typical earnings of nursing majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
292 Nursing Degrees Awarded
11.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville. This university ranks 1st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 292 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of Virginia - Main Campus make $15,847 more than the standard nursing student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
252 Nursing Degrees Awarded
15.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 252 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of California - Los Angeles earn $20,614 more than the average nursing graduate.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Nursing Schools

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Rush University
Chicago, IL

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

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Coral Gables, FL
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Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Nursing Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 1774 different United States nursing schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
51Keiser University - Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL
52The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
53University of PortlandPortland, OR
54Rutgers University - New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ
55Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL
56University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City, OK
57SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityBrooklyn, NY
58University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN
59Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, SC
60University of IowaIowa City, IA
61University of FloridaGainesville, FL
62United States UniversitySan Diego, CA
63Western University of Health SciencesPomona, CA
64Ohio University - Athens CampusAthens, OH
65Purdue University - Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
66University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
67Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
68University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
69University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
70Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA
71Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
72Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
73Ohio State University - Main CampusColumbus, OH
74Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT
75Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
75University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC
76University of Nevada - Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
77Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA
78Mount Saint Mary’s UniversityLos Angeles, CA
79Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX
80Molloy CollegeRockville Centre, NY
81Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA
82Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY
83The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX
84University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA
85University of KansasLawrence, KS
86Texas A&M University - College StationCollege Station, TX
87Baylor UniversityWaco, TX
88Roseman University of Health SciencesHenderson, NV
89University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
90University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
91Touro University NevadaHenderson, NV
92Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
93University of Phoenix - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
94Indiana University - Purdue University - IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
95California State University - Long BeachLong Beach, CA
96University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
97Miami Regional UniversityMiami Springs, FL
98San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
99National UniversitySan Diego, CA
100Widener UniversityChester, PA
101University of California - DavisDavis, CA
102University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
103Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
104Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD
105Oak Point UniversityOak Brook, IL
106University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
107Winona State UniversityWinona, MN
108Chamberlain University - IllinoisAddison, IL
109West Coast University - Los AngelesNorth Hollywood, CA
110El Centro CollegeDallas, TX
111Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceNorth Chicago, IL
112California State University - FullertonFullerton, CA
113Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
114University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL
115LIU PostBrookville, NY
116Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY
117Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA
118Mount Carmel College of NursingColumbus, OH
119Touro University CaliforniaVallejo, CA
120Kent State University at KentKent, OH
121Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
122Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish CollegeSaint Louis, MO
123Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA
124University of Missouri - ColumbiaColumbia, MO
125Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL
126Rasmussen University - FloridaOcala, FL
127Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
128Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH
129The College of Saint ScholasticaDuluth, MN
130Rasmussen University - IllinoisRockford, IL
131University of MississippiUniversity, MS
132University of Nevada - RenoReno, NV
133Southern Adventist UniversityCollegedale, TN
134Washington State UniversityPullman, WA
135Hunter CollegeNew York, NY
136Denver College of NursingDenver, CO
137La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
138ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
139Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
140DeSales UniversityCenter Valley, PA
141University of DelawareNewark, DE
142Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
143Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
144Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesLancaster, PA
145Rasmussen University - MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN
146Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha, NE
147The College of New JerseyEwing, NJ
148University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY
149Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA
150University of Missouri - Kansas CityKansas City, MO
151Galen College of Nursing - LouisvilleLouisville, KY
152Upstate Medical UniversitySyracuse, NY
153Delaware Technical Community College - TerryDover, DE
154University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
155University of South Florida - Main CampusTampa, FL
156Mercer UniversityMacon, GA
157South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD
158AmeriTech College - DraperDraper, UT
159Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
160MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsBoston, MA
161University of KentuckyLexington, KY
162University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesSan Marcos, CA
163Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI
164Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesBoston, MA
165University of New Hampshire - Main CampusDurham, NH
166Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
167Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
168Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA
169Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL
170San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CA
171Helene Fuld College of NursingNew York, NY
171University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
173Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL
174The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
175Union UniversityJackson, TN
175Saint Vincent CollegeLatrobe, PA
176Nightingale CollegeSalt Lake City, UT
177South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX
178University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
179University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
180East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC
181California State University - San MarcosSan Marcos, CA
182Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX
183Gwynedd Mercy UniversityGwynedd Valley, PA
184Arizona State University - TempeTempe, AZ
185Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied HealthLos Angeles, CA
186University of New Mexico - Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM
187Binghamton UniversityVestal, NY
188University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI
189Clarkson CollegeOmaha, NE
190Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NY
191Brandman UniversityIrvine, CA
192University of ToledoToledo, OH
193University of ScrantonScranton, PA
194The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
195California State University - Dominguez HillsCarson, CA
196Pace University - New YorkNew York, NY
197The Graduate Center, CUNYNew York, NY
198Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI
199Moravian CollegeBethlehem, PA
200Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA
201Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TX
202Regis CollegeWeston, MA
203Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT
204Rutgers University - CamdenCamden, NJ
205Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
206Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX
207Minnesota State University - MankatoMankato, MN
208West Coast University - OntarioOntario, CA
209University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI
210University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR
211Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH
212Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, NJ
213Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA
214University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR
215University of North Carolina at WilmingtonWilmington, NC
216Webster UniversitySaint Louis, MO
217California State University - FresnoFresno, CA
218Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
219Indiana Wesleyan University - National & GlobalMarion, IN
220Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI
221West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
222University of South AlabamaMobile, AL
223Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA
224The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX
225Lehman CollegeBronx, NY
226William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne, NJ
227San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
228Herzing University - MadisonMadison, WI
229Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OK
230George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
231James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
232Saint Anthony College of NursingRockford, IL
233Texas Woman’s UniversityDenton, TX
234University of Massachusetts Medical School WorcesterWorcester, MA
235Holy Names UniversityOakland, CA
236Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
237Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH
238California State University - StanislausTurlock, CA
239Felician UniversityLodi, NJ
240San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
241Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ
242Fresno City CollegeFresno, CA
243Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
244Saint Mary’s CollegeNotre Dame, IN
245California State University - SacramentoSacramento, CA
246Chamberlain University - New JerseyNorth Brunswick, NJ
247Gannon UniversityErie, PA
248Regis UniversityDenver, CO
249East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN
249GateWay Community CollegePhoenix, AZ
251University of St FrancisJoliet, IL
252Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX
253University of Massachusetts - BostonBoston, MA
254University of Massachusetts - LowellLowell, MA
255Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA
256University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IN
257Boise State UniversityBoise, ID
258Carrington College, SacramentoSacramento, CA
259Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL
260California State University - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
261Chamberlain University - NevadaLas Vegas, NV
262Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CA
263College of Saint BenedictSaint Joseph, MN
264Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
265Eastern International College - Jersey CityJersey City, NJ
266Dallas Nursing InstituteRichardson, TX

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Nursing students that almost earned our Best Nursing Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
267Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA
268Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL
269DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
270Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI
271Rockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO
272San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX
273Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA
274Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT
275Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI
276New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI
277American Sentinel UniversityWaterbury, CT
277University of MaryBismarck, ND
278Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA
279California State University - ChicoChico, CA
280Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
281Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL
282Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette, IN
283Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL
284Marymount UniversityArlington, VA
285Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL
286Purdue University NorthwestHammond, IN
287College of Mount Saint VincentBronx, NY
288St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN
289Wagner CollegeStaten Island, NY
290Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI
291Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI
292D’Youville CollegeBuffalo, NY
293Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD
294St. John Fisher CollegeRochester, NY
295Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan CampusTeaneck, NJ
296Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DE
297Butte CollegeOroville, CA
298University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
299Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA
300Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
301Missouri State University - SpringfieldSpringfield, MO
302Albany Medical CollegeAlbany, NY
303Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
304Anderson University South CarolinaAnderson, SC
305Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD
306California State University - East BayHayward, CA
307University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL
308California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA
309Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY
310York College of PennsylvaniaYork, PA
311Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS
312West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV
313Weber State UniversityOgden, UT
314Barry UniversityMiami, FL
315Capital Community CollegeHartford, CT
316University of TulsaTulsa, OK
317Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
318Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA
319University of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI
320Austin Community College DistrictAustin, TX
321Luther CollegeDecorah, IA
322Arkansas State University - Main CampusJonesboro, AR
323Alvin Community CollegeAlvin, TX
324Mercy CollegeDobbs Ferry, NY
324University of Missouri - St LouisSaint Louis, MO
326Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcord, NC
327AdventHealth UniversityOrlando, FL
328Bryan College of Health SciencesLincoln, NE
329North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND
330Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA
331Towson UniversityTowson, MD
332Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV
333Union County CollegeCranford, NJ
334Bethel University MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
335California State University - Monterey BaySeaside, CA
336California State University - NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
337Radford UniversityRadford, VA
338Elms CollegeChicopee, MA
339Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MN
340Seattle Central CollegeSeattle, WA
341Chatham UniversityPittsburgh, PA
342University of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MT
343Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI
344University of Saint Francis - Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
345Holy Family UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
346Arizona State University - SkysongScottsdale, AZ
347Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI
348Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL
349University of VermontBurlington, VT
350Graceland University - LamoniLamoni, IA
351Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
352Stockton UniversityGalloway, NJ
353Brigham Young University - ProvoProvo, UT
354Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
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MajorAnnual Graduates
Registered Nursing266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing16,104
Nursing Administration9,838
Nursing Practice7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5,092
Nursing Science4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing2,021
Nurse Anesthetist1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing1,883

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants84,274
Allied Health Professions82,308
Public Health40,596
Health Sciences & Services35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions29,833
Mental & Social Health Services29,053
Medicine28,629
Dental Support Services26,399

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