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2026 Best Nursing Schools in the U.S.

Browse 2,109 nursing schools across the United States. Compare programs, tuition, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Top Nursing Schools Public Los Angeles, CA

University of California-Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California is a public institution with a 93% graduation rate and over 47,335 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,203.

$15,203 In-State Tuition
47,335 Students
93% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Saint Bonifacius, MN

With a 23% acceptance rate, Crown College is a selective private nonprofit institution in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $48,057 within ten years.

$31,410 In-State Tuition
1,846 Students
58% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Angwin, California with about 974 students. The acceptance rate is 47%.

$37,173 In-State Tuition
974 Students
49% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University is a public institution in Montclair, New Jersey. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$15,912 In-State Tuition
23,375 Students
65% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Boaz, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,278, Snead State Community College in Boaz, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

$5,278 In-State Tuition
2,917 Students
49% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Grand Forks, ND

Based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, University of North Dakota is a public institution. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.

$10,951 In-State Tuition
15,019 Students
63% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Cupertino, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,571, De Anza College in Cupertino, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

$1,571 In-State Tuition
17,425 Students
67% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University is a public institution in Morgantown, West Virginia. Total enrollment is about 23,600 students.

$10,104 In-State Tuition
23,643 Students
62% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Portsmouth, OH

Based in Portsmouth, Ohio, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,596 within ten years.

$10,626 In-State Tuition
3,231 Students
97% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public University, MS

A public institution, University of Mississippi serves students in University, Mississippi. Annual in-state tuition is $9,772.

$9,772 In-State Tuition
26,449 Students
68% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell University is a private nonprofit institution in Caldwell, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $53,843 within ten years.

$40,848 In-State Tuition
2,005 Students
64% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Raymond, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,250, Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,859 students.

$4,250 In-State Tuition
8,859 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Bowling Green, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in Bowling Green, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

$4,728 In-State Tuition
5,825 Students
51% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduates earn a median of $46,453 within ten years.

$8,489 In-State Tuition
6,241 Students
49% Graduation Rate
13 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee is a private nonprofit institution with a 93% graduation rate and over 13,575 students. Annual in-state tuition is $67,498.

$67,498 In-State Tuition
13,575 Students
93% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Cincinnati, OH

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $50,640.

$50,640 In-State Tuition
5,501 Students
72% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $57,815 within ten years.

$42,552 In-State Tuition
3,572 Students
62% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit school in South Orange, New Jersey offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$53,170 In-State Tuition
9,571 Students
72% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Public Lexington, KY

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Kentucky is a public school in Lexington, Kentucky with over 34,709 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,502.

$13,502 In-State Tuition
34,709 Students
69% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Clinton, MS

Mississippi College is a private nonprofit institution in Clinton, Mississippi. Total enrollment is about 4,164 students.

$23,500 In-State Tuition
4,164 Students
63% Graduation Rate
4 Programs
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Top Nursing Schools Public Fulton, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,420, Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

$3,420 In-State Tuition
5,139 Students
48% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Helena, MT

Carroll College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Helena, Montana with about 1,156 students. Graduates earn a median of $61,772 within ten years.

$41,484 In-State Tuition
1,156 Students
68% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Top Nursing Schools Public Rainsville, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,208 students.

$5,040 In-State Tuition
3,208 Students
53% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Top Nursing Schools Public Morganton, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,650, Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

$2,650 In-State Tuition
1,813 Students
38% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco provides nursing education from its campus in San Francisco, California. Total enrollment is about 8,913 students.

$60,492 In-State Tuition
8,913 Students
73% Graduation Rate
15 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
51 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $15,203 92.6% 8
52 Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN $31,410 57.5% 1
53 Pacific Union College Angwin, CA $37,173 48.8% 3
54 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ $15,912 64.8% 3
55 Snead State Community College Boaz, AL $5,278 48.8% 1
56 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND $10,951 63.2% 10
57 De Anza College Cupertino, CA $1,571 67.2% 1
58 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV $10,104 61.7% 10
59 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH $10,626 97.4% 2
60 University of Mississippi University, MS $9,772 68.1% 12
61 Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ $40,848 63.5% 4
62 Hinds Community College Raymond, MS $4,250 36% 1
63 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY $4,728 50.9% 1
64 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA $8,489 49.4% 13
65 Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN $67,498 92.7% 12
66 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH $50,640 72% 7
67 Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ $42,552 61.7% 11
68 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ $53,170 71.6% 9
69 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY $13,502 69.3% 10
70 Mississippi College Clinton, MS $23,500 62.5% 4
71 Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS $3,420 47.8% 1
72 Carroll College Helena, MT $41,484 68.4% 1
73 Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville, AL $5,040 52.6% 1
74 Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC $2,650 38.1% 1
75 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA $60,492 72.8% 15

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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