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Explore and compare 1,275 PUBLIC top-ranked, accredited schools across all 50 states and territories. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team
NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.
Ranked #4 in the nation, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public institution in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina holds the #5 spot among the nation's nursing schools. Graduates earn a median of $72,200 within ten years.
Accelerated-BSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
A top-ten nursing school, Auburn University is a public institution in Auburn, Alabama ranked #8 nationally. Total enrollment is about 34,100 students.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
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Ranked #9 in the nation, San Diego State University is a public institution in San Diego, California. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
Ranked #10 in the nation, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution in Seattle, Washington. Graduates earn a median of $78,466 within ten years.
Accelerated-BSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD
College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Total enrollment is about 10,200 students.
ADN Program Available
The College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 62%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, North Central State College is a public institution in Mansfield, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $4,624.
ADN Program Available
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, San Jose State University is a public institution in San Jose, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
Ranked #19 nationally, Towson University is a public institution in Towson, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $11,728.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 69%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Shasta College is a public institution in Redding, California. Annual in-state tuition is $1,197.
ADN Program Available
Ranked #24 nationally, Bismarck State College is a public institution in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Total enrollment is about 27,200 students.
ADN Program Available
Ranked #29 nationally, Rio Hondo College is a public institution in Whittier, California. Annual in-state tuition is $1,388.
ADN Program Available
Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Annual in-state tuition is $5,952.
ADN Program Available
Ranked #31 nationally, Salish Kootenai College is a public institution in Pablo, Montana. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Columbus, Ohio. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
Accelerated-BSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Madisonville Community College is a public institution in Madisonville, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $4,728.
ADN Program Available
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, East Carolina University is a public institution in Greenville, North Carolina. Total enrollment is about 26,900 students.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Ranked #44 nationally, Maysville Community and Technical College is a public institution in Maysville, Kentucky. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Stockton University is a public institution in Galloway, New Jersey. Total enrollment is about 8,631 students.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Ranked #50 nationally, Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $16,458.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | $17,736 | 93.2% | 14 | |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | $8,994 | 91.7% | 14 | |
| 3 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL | $12,890 | 80.6% | 9 | |
| 4 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | $8,728 | 78.1% | 5 | |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | $12,973 | 84% | 6 | |
| 6 | College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | $4,560 | 33.2% | 1 | |
| 7 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ | $19,632 | 85.5% | 5 | |
| 8 | North Central State College | Mansfield, OH | $4,624 | 36.1% | 1 | |
| 9 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | $8,410 | 66.2% | 7 | |
| 10 | Towson University | Towson, MD | $11,728 | 68.7% | 5 | |
| 11 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | $12,132 | 63.1% | 13 | |
| 12 | Shasta College | Redding, CA | $1,197 | 23.3% | 1 | |
| 13 | Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | $5,247 | 47.2% | 1 | |
| 14 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA | $1,180 | 30.9% | 1 | |
| 15 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | $1,388 | 24.5% | 1 | |
| 16 | Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | $5,952 | 32.5% | 1 | |
| 17 | Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | $6,399 | 78.7% | 4 | |
| 18 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | $13,244 | 87.9% | 11 | |
| 19 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | $11,088 | 49.2% | 15 | |
| 20 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville, KY | $4,728 | 55.9% | 1 | |
| 21 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | $7,361 | 63.6% | 11 | |
| 22 | Maysville Community and Technical College | Maysville, KY | $4,728 | 50.2% | 1 | |
| 23 | Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | $16,266 | 73.7% | 9 | |
| 24 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | $12,102 | 68% | 12 | |
| 25 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | $16,458 | 81.9% | 12 |
