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Rankings: Best Puerto Rico Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Puerto Rico, ranked from 49 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

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A

B+ Manati, PR

Atenas University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Manati, Puerto Rico with about 622 students. Graduates earn a median of $20,231 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

2
D

B+ Juana Diaz, PR

Dewey University-Juana Díaz is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico with about 265 students. The school reports a 79% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

3
D

B+ Hato Rey, PR

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico with about 386 students. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, RN-BSN

4

B+ Caguas, PR

Columbia Central University-Caguas provides nursing education from its campus in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

5
D

B Manati, PR

Dewey University-Manati is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Manati, Puerto Rico with about 221 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

6

B Guayama, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama provides nursing education from its campus in Guayama, Puerto Rico. The acceptance rate is 36%.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

7
E

B San Sebastian, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico with about 1,065 students. Graduates earn a median of $22,844 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

8

B Barranquitas, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico with about 1,020 students. The acceptance rate is 86%.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

9

B Aguadilla, PR

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico with about 149 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA

10

B Caguas, PR

Huertas College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Caguas, Puerto Rico with about 430 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,750.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

11

B Arecibo, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,354, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

12

B Mayaguez, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,274, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The acceptance rate is 57%.

Offering BSN Program

13

B San Juan, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus provides nursing education from its campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

14

B Gurabo, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 91% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

15

B- Aguadilla, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla provides nursing education from its campus in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

16

B- Arecibo, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

17

B- Mercedita, PR

A private nonprofit institution, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce serves students in Mercedita, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.

Offering BSN Program

18

B- Carolina, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is a private nonprofit school in Carolina, Puerto Rico offering nursing education. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

19

B- Humacao, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,364, University of Puerto Rico-Humacao in Humacao, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $29,521 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

20

B- Santurce, PR

A private nonprofit institution, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon serves students in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $6,410.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

21

B- Caguas, PR

San Juan Bautista School of Medicine is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Caguas, Puerto Rico with about 425 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,750.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, Post-MSN-Cert

22

B- Bayamon, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is a private nonprofit institution in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Graduates earn a median of $29,936 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

23
C

B- Bayamon, PR

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bayamon, Puerto Rico with about 957 students. The school reports a 96% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

24

B- Bayamon, PR

One of the larger institutions in the state, NUC University is a private for-profit school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico with over 30,794 students. Graduates earn a median of $24,785 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

25

B- Manati, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $1,600, Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati in Manati, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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