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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. King's College

    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    King's College 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, and Accelerated BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 133 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,595 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 322 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 51% Men
    • 49% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $24,948 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $18,144 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $11,340 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $45,360 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
  2. York College of Pennsylvania

    York, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    York College of Pennsylvania 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, CNS, 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,219 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 321 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 61% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $47,575 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,904 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, Texas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    The University of Texas at Austin 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, RN to MSN, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 40,980 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,075 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 31% Acceptance Rate
    • 84% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 27% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $217,320 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,563 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Iowa 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, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, CNL, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 21,545 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,042 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $41,744 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $52,446 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Salem State University

    Salem, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Salem State University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , hybrid, on-campus, 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 New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,592 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,461 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $41,043 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,878 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Indiana University, Indianapolis

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Indiana University, Indianapolis 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, Masters, RN to 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 17,278 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,252 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • 54% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $22,488 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $14,757 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Western Carolina University

    Cullowhee, North Carolina

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

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

    • 1 University Drive, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723, US
    • 1-828-227-7211
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,809 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,679 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,012 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,218 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Florida Atlantic University

    Boca Raton, Florida

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Florida Atlantic University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 23,074 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,401 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • 61% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 15% Hispanic
    • 17% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $14,665 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,247 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus 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, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CRNA, CNS, CNM, 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.

    • 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, US
    • 1-412-624-4586
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 19,954 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 9,347 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $93,786 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $59,593 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Western Washington University

    Bellingham, Washington

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Western Washington University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including RN to BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 516 High Street, Bellingham, Washington 98225, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,686 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 946 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 73% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $12,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,864 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Denver College of Nursing

    Denver, Colorado

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Denver College of Nursing 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,034 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 50 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 91% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 13% Men
    • 87% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 40% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 36% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $39,055 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,752 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of Central Florida

    Orlando, Florida

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Central Florida is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, 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.

    • 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32816, US
    • 1-407-823-2744
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 57,874 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 9,684 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 41% Acceptance Rate
    • 73% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 14% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $11,095 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $14,810 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. University of Nevada, Reno

    Reno, Nevada

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Nevada, Reno is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 15,896 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,972 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 13% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $22,730 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $14,549 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. University of Houston

    Sugar Land, Texas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Houston 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, and NP 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 37,080 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,757 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • 61% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 62% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 17% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,364 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,546 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. University of Wyoming

    Laramie, Wyoming

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Wyoming 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, and DNP degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Corner of Ninth and Ivinson, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,363 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,582 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,850 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $36,787 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.