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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing

322 Colleges in the United States
18,126 Master's Degrees
Ranked #6 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 322 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 18,126 master's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in registered nursing matters. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality registered nursing program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Registered Nursing
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Overall Popularity in Registered Nursing

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for registered nursing.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Master's

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
4,106 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Walden University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. Walden University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Minnesota.

There were approximately 4,106 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Walden University in the most recent data year.

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1,229 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#1 Best Quality In IL

Chamberlain University - Illinois is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large suburb of Addison, Chamberlain - Illinois is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Illinois.

There were approximately 1,229 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain - Illinois in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Chamberlain University - Illinois

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666 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in registered nursing needs to check out University of South Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were roughly 666 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of South Alabama

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617 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Alabama at Birmingham if you wish to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. UAB is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were about 617 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham

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555 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Arizona.

There were roughly 555 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
338 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#3 Best Quality In PA

Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 338 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
291 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DC
#1 Best Quality In DC

Georgetown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in District of Columbia.

There were roughly 291 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

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277 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in New York.

There were about 277 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Columbia University in the City of New York

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Regis College
Weston, MA
268 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#6 Best Quality In MA

Located in the large suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Massachusetts.

There were about 268 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Regis College in the most recent year we have data available.

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264 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Maryland.

There were about 264 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.

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251 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#2 Best Quality In OH

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Ohio.

There were approximately 251 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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251 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were about 251 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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220 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#1 Best Quality In WI

Marquette is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Milwaukee. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Wisconsin.

There were about 220 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Marquette University

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206 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In IL
#8 Best Quality In IL

DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Illinois.

There were roughly 206 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available.

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203 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#2 Best Quality In PA

Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 203 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year.

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193 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#3 Best Quality In AZ

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Arizona.

There were roughly 193 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

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189 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were about 189 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent data year.

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173 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OH
#5 Best Quality In OH

Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Ohio.

There were roughly 173 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent data year.

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162 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AL
#4 Best Quality In AL

UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were about 162 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available.

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156 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

UCSF is a small public university located in the large city of San Francisco. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were roughly 156 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UCSF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of California - San Francisco

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
155 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In PA
#6 Best Quality In PA

Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were about 155 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Wilkes in the most recent data year.

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133 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Virginia.

There were roughly 133 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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131 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#8 Best Quality In TN

ETSU is a large public university located in the city of Johnson City. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Tennessee.

There were approximately 131 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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129 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were roughly 129 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Florida Atlantic University

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124 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Augusta University is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Augusta. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Georgia.

There were roughly 124 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Augusta University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

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Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL
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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Registered Nursing students that almost earned our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing award.

RankCollegeLocation
49Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL
49University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO
49Stevenson UniversityStevenson, MD
52University of MemphisMemphis, TN
53Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN
53Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA
55University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN
55University of Michigan - FlintFlint, MI
55Troy UniversityTroy, AL
58The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
58California State University - Dominguez HillsCarson, CA
58California State University - SacramentoSacramento, CA
61Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
61University of St FrancisJoliet, IL
61Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan CampusTeaneck, NJ
64Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC

Registered Nursing by Region

View the Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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One of 22 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing14,915
Nursing Administration6,780
Nursing Science1,583
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing1,543
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing1,374
Nurse Anesthetist1,015
Nursing Practice748
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing745
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing599
Critical Care Nursing468

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