by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 181 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nursing Practice Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8,862 degrees in nursing practice to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings
The nursing practice program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Practice rankings. We derive our Best Overall Nursing Practice School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
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 Nursing Practice 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.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
The schools below may not offer all types of nursing practice degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student pursuing a degree in nursing practice has to take a look at Samuel Merritt University. Located in the city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were approximately 21 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Samuel Merritt University
Duke University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a 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 53 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Duke UniversityBreak into one of the most high-demand occupations in the nation with your online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner from Southern New Hampshire University
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing practice. UTHealth is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Houston.
There were approximately 40 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
University of Maryland - Baltimore is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
There were about 141 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Maryland - Baltimore
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were roughly 59 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Emory University
Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland. This university ranks 3rd out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 24 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Case Western Reserve University
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 34 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from George Washington UniversityWith the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN from Southern New Hampshire University
UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the city of Galveston.
There were roughly 27 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from The University of Texas Medical Branch
Located in the large city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a small student population.
There were about 4 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were approximately 30 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Villanova University
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 approximately 37 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Creighton UniversityAt Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN from Southern New Hampshire University
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 about 200 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from MGH Institute of Health Professions
UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 6th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were approximately 32 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were approximately 83 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Connecticut
Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were about 13 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Samford UniversityGet on track to lead with your online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in MS in Nursing - Nurse Executive Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University
Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large 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 approximately 3 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Fairfield University
UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.
There were approximately 10 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Coral Gables. This university ranks 6th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 46 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Miami
UTHSC is a small public university located in the city of Memphis.
There were roughly 87 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from The University of Tennessee - Health Science CenterPosition the next generation of nurses for success with your online MSN in Nursing Education from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in MS in Nursing - Nursing Education from Southern New Hampshire University
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in nursing practice from Boston College
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 7th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 36 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Thomas Jefferson University
Located in the large 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 approximately 295 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Grand Canyon University
Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.More information about a degree in nursing practice from Quinnipiac University
Ensure a safer future for healthcare with your online MSN in Healthcare Quality & Safety from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in MS in Nursing - Healthcare Quality & Safety from Southern New Hampshire University
La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 23rd out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 4 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at La Salle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from La Salle University
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were about 34 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Here are some additional great schools for Nursing Practice students that almost earned our Best Nursing Practice Schools award.
View the Best Nursing Practice Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Practice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| 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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
