by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 129 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 18,384 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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The registered nursing bachelor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 colleges for registered nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
The registered 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 Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor'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.
University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat New York University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from New York University
University of Maryland - Baltimore is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Maryland - Baltimore
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing needs to check out George Washington University. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from George Washington University
Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Georgetown University
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Thomas Jefferson University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Drexel University
Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Rochester
SUNY Downstate is a small public university located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Molloy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Rockville Centre.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Molloy College
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Villanova University
Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Stony Brook University
LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from LIU Post
Widener is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Chester.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Widener University
Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Adelphi University
La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from La Salle University
Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Hunter College
Here are some additional great schools for Registered Nursing students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 21 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 22 | DeSales University | Center Valley, PA |
| 23 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY |
| 24 | Binghamton University | Vestal, NY |
| 25 | Pace University - New York | New York, NY |
Explore the best registered nursing schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 7,834 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 5,307 |
| Maryland | 370 | 1,716 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 2,303 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 456 |
| Delaware | 224 | 768 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 597 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 584 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 116 |
| Nursing Practice | 28 |
| Nursing Administration | 7 |
