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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.

Private, Non-Profit Madison, WI

Edgewood College provides nursing education from its campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$35,860 In-State Tuition
2,459 Students
65% Graduation Rate
10 Programs
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Public Booneville, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,470, Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,081 within ten years.

$4,470 In-State Tuition
3,442 Students
37% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Poplarville, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,700, Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,011 students.

$3,700 In-State Tuition
6,011 Students
38% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts is a private nonprofit institution with a 91% graduation rate and over 15,432 students. Graduates earn a median of $103,937 within ten years.

$70,702 In-State Tuition
15,432 Students
91% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Brookings, SD

Based in Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $9,299.

$9,299 In-State Tuition
12,056 Students
59% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

Public Paducah, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,274 students.

$4,728 In-State Tuition
5,274 Students
47% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Watertown, WI

Maranatha Baptist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Watertown, Wisconsin with about 960 students. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

$21,550 In-State Tuition
960 Students
60% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University is a public school in Bemidji, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,237.

$10,237 In-State Tuition
4,072 Students
52% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Morehead, KY

Morehead State University is a public institution in Morehead, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 8,791 students.

$10,024 In-State Tuition
8,791 Students
47% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Public Mount Laurel, NJ

Rowan College at Burlington County provides nursing education from its campus in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

$7,500 In-State Tuition
6,620 Students
33% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Jackson, MS

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Belhaven University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 50%.

$30,250 In-State Tuition
4,213 Students
48% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Lodi, NJ

Felician University is a private nonprofit school in Lodi, New Jersey offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 94%.

$39,300 In-State Tuition
2,427 Students
51% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Public Santa Monica, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

$1,156 In-State Tuition
23,453 Students
37% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama is a public institution in Livingston, Alabama. Graduates earn a median of $44,232 within ten years.

$10,990 In-State Tuition
6,820 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Poplar Bluff, MO

A public institution, Three Rivers College serves students in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $32,442 within ten years.

$6,180 In-State Tuition
2,604 Students
34% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, For-Profit St. Cloud, MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

$11,490 In-State Tuition
9,416 Students
53% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Senatobia, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,740, Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.

$3,740 In-State Tuition
7,867 Students
40% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Salem, WV

Salem University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Salem, West Virginia with about 1,083 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,900.

$11,900 In-State Tuition
1,083 Students
85% Graduation Rate
5 Programs
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Public Dallas, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $3,186, Gaston College in Dallas, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,386 within ten years.

$3,186 In-State Tuition
6,443 Students
47% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Lexington, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,808, Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,343 within ten years.

$4,808 In-State Tuition
12,965 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Green Bay, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,960, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

$4,960 In-State Tuition
11,826 Students
48% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Baltimore, MD

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Baltimore, Maryland with about 1,788 students. Annual in-state tuition is $43,360.

$43,360 In-State Tuition
1,788 Students
55% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

A private nonprofit institution, St Catherine University serves students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $51,454.

$51,454 In-State Tuition
3,651 Students
64% Graduation Rate
14 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 1,027 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

$36,110 In-State Tuition
1,027 Students
65% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University is a public school in Pittsburg, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$8,400 In-State Tuition
5,755 Students
57% Graduation Rate
9 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
151 Edgewood College Madison, WI $35,860 65% 10
152 Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS $4,470 37.3% 1
153 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS $3,700 37.7% 1
154 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA $70,702 91% 8
155 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD $9,299 59.5% 12
156 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY $4,728 47.3% 1
157 Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI $21,550 60% 1
158 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN $10,237 51.6% 1
159 Morehead State University Morehead, KY $10,024 47.5% 7
160 Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ $7,500 33.1% 1
161 Belhaven University Jackson, MS $30,250 48.3% 1
162 Felician University Lodi, NJ $39,300 50.6% 11
163 Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA $1,156 36.9% 1
164 University of West Alabama Livingston, AL $10,990 36.5% 1
165 Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO $6,180 34.3% 2
166 Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN $11,490 53.5% 10
167 Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS $3,740 40.1% 1
168 Salem University Salem, WV $11,900 85.4% 5
169 Gaston College Dallas, NC $3,186 46.5% 2
170 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY $4,808 36.2% 1
171 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI $4,960 48.2% 1
172 Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD $43,360 55.1% 7
173 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN $51,454 64.5% 14
174 Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI $36,110 64.9% 1
175 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS $8,400 56.5% 9

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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