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2024 Best Registered Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

13 Colleges in Pennsylvania
1,008 Master's Degrees
Registered Nursing is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #4 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,008 master's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Master's Degree

Best Registered Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania The registered nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 schools for registered nursing students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Registered Nursing in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing.

10 Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Registered Nursing

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
281 Annual Graduates

Thomas Jefferson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Thomas Jefferson University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
303 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Drexel University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Annual Graduates

Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Villanova University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Gannon University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the small city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Gannon University

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
114 Annual Graduates

Wilkes is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Wilkes-Barre.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Wilkes University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

Bloomsburg is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Bloomsburg.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

WCUPA is a large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

La Roche is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from La Roche University

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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Annual Graduates

Holy Family is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Holy Family University

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Chatham is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Chatham University

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 695 313
Maryland 363 500
New Jersey 346 123
District of Columbia 334 266
Delaware 151 10

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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Registered Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 289
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 219
Nurse Anesthetist 121
Nursing Administration 85
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 80
School Nursing 53
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 43
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 41
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 32
Nursing Practice 25

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