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Best DNP Nursing Programs: 2026-2027 Rankings

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs setting the standard for undergraduate education combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Accredited four-year DNP tracks offer funded research labs, top academic health system placements, and direct pathways to advanced practice roles. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

1

A Durham, NC

Duke University ranks #2 nationally among nursing schools and is a private nonprofit institution in Durham, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $68,758.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

2

A Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland holds the #3 spot among the nation's nursing schools. Graduates earn a median of $87,555 within ten years.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

3

A Ann Arbor, MI

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.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

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

5

A Atlanta, GA

A top-ten nursing school, Emory University is a private nonprofit institution in Atlanta, Georgia ranked #7 nationally. Total enrollment is about 15,200 students.

15 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

6

A Auburn, AL

A top-ten nursing school, Auburn University is a public institution in Auburn, Alabama ranked #8 nationally. Total enrollment is about 34,100 students.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

7

A New York, NY

Ranked #11 nationally, New York University is a private nonprofit institution in New York, New York. Graduates earn a median of $82,509 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

Accelerated-BSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

8

A San Jose, CA

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.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

9

A Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 69%.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

11

A- Detroit, MI

Ranked #26 nationally, University of Detroit Mercy is a private nonprofit institution in Detroit, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $71,030 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

12

A- Cleveland, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit institution in Cleveland, Ohio. It offers 13 nursing programs across various degree levels.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

14

A- Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #33 nationally, Marquette University is a private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $51,170.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

15

A- Bismarck, ND

University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 75%.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

16

A- Highland Heights, KY

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.

15 Nursing Programs Offered

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

17

A- Birmingham, AL

Ranked #42 nationally, Samford University is a private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, Alabama. Annual in-state tuition is $40,150.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

18

A- Greenville, NC

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.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

19

A- Galloway, NJ

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.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

20

A- Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #46 nationally, Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $51,509 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

21

A- Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

22

A- East Lansing, MI

Ranked #50 nationally, Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $16,458.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

25

A- University, MS

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

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

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