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Best RN-BSN Nursing Programs: 2026-2027 Rankings

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) programs setting the standard for undergraduate education combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Accredited four-year RN-BSN 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.

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A- Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduates earn a median of $46,453 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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A- Bolivar, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Southwest Baptist University serves students in Bolivar, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $30,566.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN

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A- Staten Island, NY

Based in Staten Island, New York, College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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A- Riverside, CA

California Baptist University is a private nonprofit school in Riverside, California offering nursing education. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN

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A- Natchitoches, LA

A public institution, Northwestern State University of Louisiana serves students in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,864.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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A- Butte, MT

Montana Technological University is a smaller public institution in Butte, Montana with about 1,702 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,340.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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A- Huntington, WV

Marshall University is a public school in Huntington, West Virginia offering nursing education. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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A- Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women provides nursing education from its campus in Columbus, Mississippi. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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A- Morehead, KY

Morehead State University is a public institution in Morehead, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 8,791 students.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

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

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B+ St. Cloud, MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

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B+ Saint Paul, MN

A private nonprofit institution, St Catherine University serves students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $51,454.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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B+ Mobile, AL

University of Mobile is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mobile, Alabama with about 1,545 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN

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B+ Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University is a private nonprofit institution in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $27,998.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

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B+ Charleston, WV

University of Charleston provides nursing education from its campus in Charleston, West Virginia. The acceptance rate is 62%.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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B+ Hesston, KS

Hesston College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hesston, Kansas with about 373 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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B+ Boiling Springs, NC

Based in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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B+ Bowling Green, KY

A public institution, Western Kentucky University serves students in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $11,652.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

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

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B+ Albany, NY

Maria College of Albany is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Albany, New York with about 722 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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B+ Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University is a public school in Frankfort, Kentucky offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $9,387.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, RN-BSN

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B+ Williamsburg, KY

A private nonprofit institution, University of the Cumberlands serves students in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $9,875.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN

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