2026 Nursing Schools in District of Columbia Rankings

#1

Georgetown University

A Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranks #6 nationally among nursing schools and is a private nonprofit institution in Washington, District of Columbia. Total enrollment is about 20,000 students.

#2

Howard University

A- Washington, DC

Howard University is a private nonprofit school in Washington, District of Columbia offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $63,066 within ten years.

#3

The Catholic University of America

A- Washington, DC

A private nonprofit institution, The Catholic University of America serves students in Washington, District of Columbia. Annual in-state tuition is $58,378.

#4

Trinity Washington University

B+ Washington, DC

Trinity Washington University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Washington, District of Columbia with about 1,948 students. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.

#5

George Washington University

B Washington, DC

George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia is a private nonprofit institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 25,374 students. Graduates earn a median of $90,873 within ten years.

#6

University of the District of Columbia

B Washington, DC

With annual in-state tuition at $5,662, University of the District of Columbia in Washington, District of Columbia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 96% graduation rate.

#7

S

Saint Michael College of Allied Health

B Washington, DC

Saint Michael College of Allied Health is a smaller private for-profit institution in Washington, District of Columbia with about 136 students. The school reports a 89% graduation rate.