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2025 Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools

175 Colleges in the United States
16,647 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded
Ranked #52 in popularity, family practice nurse/nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 175 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of family practice nurse/nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 16,647 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing annually.

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Choosing a Great Family Practice Nurse/Nursing School

Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools Your choice of family practice nurse/nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Family Practice Nurse/Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Family Practice Nursing
Master's Degrees in Family Practice Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Family Practice Nursing

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family practice nursing degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Family Practice Nursing

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In PA

Any student who is interested in family practice nurse/nursing has to take a look at University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
130 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Samuel Merritt University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the large city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 130 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Program Name

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
68 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Duke University is a good option for students interested in a degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were about 68 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In GA
50 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 50 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In CA

Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 10 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
133 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the city of Galveston.

There were roughly 133 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
185 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UTHealth is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Houston.

There were roughly 185 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN Program Name

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
133 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were about 133 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA

Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. This university ranks 2nd out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 27 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
170 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 170 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH

Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland. This university ranks 3rd out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 12 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN Program Name

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
89 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 89 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NY
59 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 59 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In NY
62 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Molloy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Rockville Centre. This college ranks 10th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 62 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Molloy in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
134 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #89 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Thomas Jefferson University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 134 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Nursing - Nurse Executive Leadership Program Name

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NY
113 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

SUNY Downstate is a small public university located in the city of Brooklyn.

There were approximately 113 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Downstate in the most recent year we have data available.

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CT
20.8% Growth in Graduates

Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were about 24 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
50 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia. This university ranks 1st out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were roughly 50 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE

Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Omaha. This university ranks 1st out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were about 28 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Nursing - Nursing Education Program Name

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In NY

Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 13 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent data year.

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21
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In NY

Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #82 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year.

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22
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
155 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 155 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
19.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 26 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Nursing - Healthcare Quality & Safety Program Name

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
327 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 6th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 327 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX
48 Family Practice Nursing Degrees Awarded

UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.

There were about 48 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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Brookville, NY
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools award.

Rank College Location
36 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
37 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
38 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT
39 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
40 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA
41 Binghamton University Vestal, NY
42 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA
43 Herzing University - Madison Madison, WI
44 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
45 Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV
46 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
47 University of Phoenix - Arizona Phoenix, AZ
48 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
49 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
50 Florida International University Miami, FL
51 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
52 Lehman College Bronx, NY
53 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
54 Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA
55 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA
56 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
57 Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN
58 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing by Region

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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 262,974
Nursing Practice 8,862
Nursing Administration 8,663
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 4,717
Nursing Science 4,701
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,895
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,075
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 2,011
Nurse Anesthetist 1,768
Critical Care Nursing 747

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