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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Middle Atlantic Region

161 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
17,534 Bachelor's Degrees
Registered Nursing is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #1 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 161 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 17,534 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Middle Atlantic Region The registered nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality registered nursing program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for registered nursing.

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The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

24 Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
485 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#5 Best Quality In PA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Drexel University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were about 485 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Drexel University

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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
461 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DE
#2 Best Quality In DE

Wilmington University is a popular decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Delaware.

There were approximately 461 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Wilmington University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Wilmington University

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
436 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing has to check out Adelphi University. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in New York.

There were approximately 436 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Adelphi in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Adelphi University

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
428 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#20 Best Quality In NY

LIU Post is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville.

There were about 428 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent data year.

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New York University
New York, NY
409 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in New York.

There were approximately 409 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
396 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
#5 Best Quality In NY

Molloy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Rockville Centre. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in New York.

There were about 396 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Molloy in the most recent year we have data available.

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396 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Maryland.

There were about 396 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Maryland - Baltimore

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Utica College
Utica, NY
370 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#32 Best Quality In NY

Utica College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Utica.

There were roughly 370 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Utica College in the most recent data year.

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356 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#3 Best Quality In NJ

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in New Jersey.

There were about 356 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
332 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#9 Best Quality In PA

Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 332 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Gwynedd - Mercy in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Gwynedd Mercy University

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
332 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NY
#11 Best Quality In NY

Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry.

There were about 332 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Mercy in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Mercy College

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Towson University
Towson, MD
313 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MD
#2 Best Quality In MD

Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Maryland.

There were about 313 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available.

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303 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DC
#2 Best Quality In DC

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in District of Columbia.

There were about 303 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from George Washington University

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283 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
#8 Best Quality In NJ

Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Camden. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in New Jersey.

There were about 283 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Camden in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Rutgers University - Camden

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273 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In PA
#3 Best Quality In PA

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were about 273 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year.

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271 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In PA
#7 Best Quality In PA

Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were about 271 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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260 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In NY
#26 Best Quality In NY

SUNY Brockport is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Brockport.

There were roughly 260 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at SUNY Brockport in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from The College at Brockport

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
253 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In PA
#2 Best Quality In PA

Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Pennsylvania.

There were about 253 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Villanova University

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244 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MD
#6 Best Quality In MD

UMGC is a very large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in Maryland.

There were approximately 244 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Maryland Global Campus

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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
237 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In PA
#10 Best Quality In PA

Holy Family is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.

There were about 237 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Holy Family in the most recent data year.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
224 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#8 Most Popular In NY
#9 Best Quality In NY

Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in registered nursing in New York.

There were approximately 224 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Stony Brook University

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223 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#9 Most Popular In NY
#13 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 223 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pace University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Pace University - New York

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211 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#10 Most Popular In NY
#15 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Fisher is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 211 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Fisher in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from St. John Fisher College

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SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY
211 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#10 Most Popular In NY
#31 Best Quality In NY

SUNY Delhi is a small public school located in the town of Delhi.

There were roughly 211 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Delhi in the most recent year we have data available.

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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 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
25 University of Rochester Rochester, NY
26 Widener University Chester, PA
27 Lehman College Bronx, NY
28 Stevenson University Stevenson, MD
28 College of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY
30 University of Delaware Newark, DE
31 Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ
32 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA
25 University of Rochester Rochester, NY

Best Registered Nursing Colleges by State

Explore the most popular registered nursing schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 683 5,697
New York 681 7,303
Maryland 352 1,618
New Jersey 332 2,123
District of Columbia 234 532
Delaware 201 784

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One of 22 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing Science 566
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 235
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 110
Nursing Practice 43
Nursing Administration 6

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