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Nursing schools delivering coursework in a On-campus format, ranked by the allnurses School Score. Note: most clinical hours must still be completed in person at an approved healthcare facility.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
A top-ten nursing school, University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ranked #1 nationally. Annual in-state tuition is $68,686.
Accelerated-BSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Accelerated-BSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Offering ADN Program
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, Blackfeet Community College is a private nonprofit institution in Browning, Montana. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Ranked #16 nationally, Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Graduates earn a median of $89,070 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution in Concord, North Carolina. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
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.
Offering ADN Program
Herzing University-Minneapolis in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Graduates earn a median of $36,909 within ten years.
Offering BSN Program
St Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Graduates earn a median of $65,543 within ten years.
Offering BSN Program
Ranked #24 nationally, Bismarck State College is a public institution in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a private nonprofit institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Total enrollment is about 1,191 students.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD
