Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 29

Discover the best accredited 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.

Our School Rankings are based on the latest college data from the U.S. Department of Education. Complemented by additional insights from our analysts. Tuitions are estimated. They are subject to change.

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  1. University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of California, San Francisco is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Entry Level Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, CNM, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 500 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, California 94143, US
    • 1-415-476-1435
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 33,787 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,126 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • 90% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 60% White
    • 17% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 20% Asian

    Programs

    • $56,482 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Florida National University, Main Campus

    Miami, Florida

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Florida National University, Main Campus is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,354 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 279 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 46% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 75% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $46,200 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $15,300 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, Texas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, 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.

    • 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, Texas 78539, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 27,026 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,891 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 59% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 86% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $47,748 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $23,594 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Carrington College, Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Carrington College, Albuquerque is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, LPN/LVN, MA, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

    • 1001 Menaul Blvd. N. E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, US
    • 1-505 200-3745
    • Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 297 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 78 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 28% Men
    • 72% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 32% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $32,890 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $35,685 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Pace University

    New York, New York

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,725 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,916 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 16% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $46,213 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $54,761 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    Greensboro, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of North Carolina at Greensboro 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, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, CRNA, 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.

    • 1007 Walker Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27412, US
    • 1-336-334-5000
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,848 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,587 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 20% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $35,430 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $14,283 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. DeSales University

    Center Valley, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034, US
    • 1-610-282-1100
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,113 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 770 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $63,981 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $51,396 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. San Francisco State University

    San Francisco, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    San Francisco State University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME, ACEN, and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, California 94132, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 20,033 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,152 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 56% White
    • 20% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 21% Asian

    Programs

    • $37,547 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,925 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. California State University, Dominguez Hills

    Carson, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    California State University, Dominguez Hills is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, CNS, NP, and Post Grad Certificate 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.

    • 1000 E Victoria St, Carson, California 90747, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 12,642 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,451 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 91% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 38% White
    • 45% Hispanic
    • 21% Black
    • 9% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,487 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $16,403 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Bellevue College

    Bellevue, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Bellevue College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including CNA, BSN, RN to BSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN, CCNE, and CNEA and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, Washington 98007, US
    • 1-425-564-2012
    • Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,901 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 44% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 12% Asian

    Programs

    • $1,524 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $7,380 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Southern Mississippi is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, BSN to PhD, CRNA, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MA, MSN, MSN to DNP, MSN to PhD, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, and RN to BSN 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.

    • 118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406, US
    • 1-601-266-5445
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,899 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,098 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 52% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 29% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $31,724 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $25,300 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Wayne State University

    Detroit, Michigan

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Wayne State University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to PhD, CNM, CRNA, DNAP, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN, MSN to PhD, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, Post Grad Certificate, RN to BSN, and RN to MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 15,676 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,436 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 55% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 58% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 36% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $41,760 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $52,912 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Otterbein University

    Westerville, Ohio

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Otterbein University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , and on-campus programs—including BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,055 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 238 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $62,400 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Seattle Central College

    Seattle, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Seattle Central College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and CNA degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,879 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 238 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 39% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 63% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 15% Asian

    Programs

    • $1,744 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $17,145 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, and RN to MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 400 E Second St, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815, US
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,309 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,121 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • 57% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $21,977 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,578 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.