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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in District of Columbia, ranked from 7 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, The Catholic University of America serves students in Washington, District of Columbia. Annual in-state tuition is $58,378.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
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.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
Offering ADN Program
