by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 413 master's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing.
George Washington University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $102,660.
More information about a master’s in nursing from George Washington University
Georgetown University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in nursing. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Those nursing students who get their master's degree from Georgetown University receive $3,730 more than the standard nursing grad.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Georgetown University
It is hard to beat Catholic University of America if you want to pursue a master's degree in nursing. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Master's recipients from the nursing program at Catholic University of America earn $2,725 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Catholic University of AmericaExplore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 2,540 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 2,051 |
| Maryland | 193 | 624 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 445 |
| Delaware | 109 | 129 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 640 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 318 |
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |
| Allied Health Professions | 62 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 51 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 33 |
| Other Health Professions | 14 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 8 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
