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Nursing Schools | Rankings, Programs, Demographics

Discover the best nursing schools and programs near you with our comprehensive rankings. Our ranking methodology prioritizes affordability, accreditation, licensing and certification success rates, and the overall value for students. School data retrieved from the U.S. Department of Education.

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  1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    College Ranking: A+
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    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MA, BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 103 South Bldg Cb 9100, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, US
    • 1-919-966-4260

    School Facts

    • Located in North Carolina
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • 91% Graduation Rate
    • 19,921 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 11,676 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 97.4% NCLEX-RN BS
    • $23,360 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $47,344 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  2. University of California, Los Angeles

    College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    University of California, Los Angeles is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CNS, NP, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 700 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90095, US
    • 1-310-825-310

    School Facts

    • Located in California
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 9% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate
    • 32,423 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 14,007 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $30,030 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $43,547 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  3. University of Virginia, Main Campus

    College Ranking: A+
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    University of Virginia, Main Campus is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, US
    • 1-434-924-2743

    School Facts

    • Located in Virginia
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 19% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate
    • 17,103 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 8,638 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 94.5% NCLEX-RN BS
    • $32,337 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $40,536 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  4. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    College Ranking: A+
    2 reviews

    University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 55 Lake Avenue, North Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, US
    • 1-508-856-5801

    School Facts

    • Located in Massachusetts
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 97% Graduation Rate
    • 1,352 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • $32,337 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $40,454 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  5. Florida State University

    College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    Florida State University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 600 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, US
    • 1-850-644-3296

    School Facts

    • Located in Florida
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate
    • 32,691 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 11,225 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $31,745 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,233 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  6. Brigham Young University

    College Ranking: A+
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    Brigham Young University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus programs—including BSN, MSN, and NP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    School Facts

    • Located in Utah
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate
    • 31,411 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 3,053 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $32,911 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,078 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  7. University of Miami

    College Ranking: A+
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    University of Miami is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    School Facts

    • Located in Florida
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 19% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate
    • 12,215 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 6,898 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $39,565 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $40,219 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  8. University of Florida

    College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    University of Florida is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, NP, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    School Facts

    • Located in Florida
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 23% Acceptance Rate
    • 88% Graduation Rate
    • 33,673 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 20,659 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $34,454 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $39,946 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  9. University of Wisconsin, Madison

    College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    University of Wisconsin, Madison is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, Masters, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    School Facts

    • Located in Wisconsin
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • 88% Graduation Rate
    • 35,184 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 12,650 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $35,727 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $43,777 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  10. University of Delaware

    College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    University of Delaware is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    School Facts

    • Located in Delaware
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate
    • 18,665 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 4,557 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $36,916 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $44,245 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  11. Villanova University

    College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    Villanova University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085, US
    • 1-610-519-450

    School Facts

    • Located in Pennsylvania
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 23% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate
    • 6,926 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 3,394 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $40,210 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $44,052 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  12. Boston College

    College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    Boston College is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467, US
    • 1-617-552-4250

    School Facts

    • Located in Massachusetts
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate
    • 9,751 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 5,305 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $44,041 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,424 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  13. University of Maryland, Baltimore

    College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    University of Maryland, Baltimore is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, CNL, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    School Facts

    • Located in Maryland
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate
    • 956 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 5,968 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $43,085 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $49,214 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  14. Stockton University

    College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    Stockton University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, New Jersey 08205-9441, US
    • 1-609-652-1776

    School Facts

    • Located in New Jersey
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 76% Graduation Rate
    • 8,105 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    • 942 Graduate Students Enrolled
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $42,177 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $47,749 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  15. Platt College, Aurora

    College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    Platt College, Aurora is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid programs—including BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

    • 5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 100 N, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, US
    • 1-303-369-5151

    School Facts

    • Located in Colorado
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate
    • 232 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • $43,271 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $47,749 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

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    • Hybrid Program
      $71,709 In-State Tuition
      4.7 Program Score

2024 College Data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and complemented with additional insights from our analysts. Learn more about our Rankings Methodology. NCLEX pass rates retrieved from the institution's (State) Board of Nursing.

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Online Nursing Programs

Nursing schools have rapidly adapted to the digital age, offering prospective students a range of online and hybrid program options.

Online nursing programs provide a flexible learning environment, allowing students to access coursework, lectures, and resources from any location. This is particularly beneficial for working professionals or those with family commitments, as they can tailor their study schedule around other responsibilities. Online platforms often incorporate interactive features, such as discussion boards and virtual simulations, to engage students and replicate the collaborative nature of traditional classroom settings.

Hybrid nursing programs, on the other hand, combine the best of both online and in-person learning experiences.

RN to BSN Programs

RN to BSN programs have emerged as a pivotal pathway for registered nurses seeking to elevate their credentials, expand their career opportunities, and enhance patient care. As the healthcare landscape evolves, the demand for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is surging. These programs, designed specifically for current RNs with associate degrees, offer a seamless transition to advanced coursework, blending clinical expertise with leadership and management skills.

Browse RN to BSN programs below by state.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs

As the healthcare landscape shifts towards a more patient-centric model, NPs are increasingly recognized for their ability to provide comprehensive care, often comparable to that of physicians. These programs cater to nurses who aspire to work at the forefront of patient care, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and implementing treatment plans.

One of the standout features of NP programs is the variety of pathways available to prospective students. These include:

With such flexible entry points, NP programs ensure that every aspiring Nurse Practitioner has a clear and tailored path to achieving their professional goals in the ever-evolving world of healthcare.

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