2025 Best Nursing Schools

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Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA

Any student pursuing a degree in nursing has to check out Samuel Merritt University. Located in the large city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 772 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Samuel Merritt University make $43,338 more than the average nursing student.

2

New York University
New York, NY

Every student who is interested in nursing has to check out New York University. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 627 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from New York University make $36,769 more than the typical nursing grad.

3

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 551 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at University of Pennsylvania earn $32,228 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

4

Duke University
Durham, NC

It is hard to beat Duke University if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. Located in the large 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 approximately 537 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Duke University receive $22,324 more than the average nursing graduate.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, 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 about 228.99999999999997 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Loma Linda University make $35,932 more than the typical nursing grad.

6

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX

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

There were about 1173 nursing students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $84,028 for their early career.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 695 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Emory University make $3,543 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

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

There were approximately 647 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Molloy in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Molloy College receive an earnings boost of approximately $28,173 over the average earnings of nursing graduates.

9

University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Located in the large city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 752 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing program at University of Maryland - Baltimore get $2,520 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX

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

There were roughly 663 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston make $12,310 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX

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

There were approximately 551 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at The University of Texas Medical Branch earn $6,049 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

12

George Washington University
Washington, DC

GWU is a very 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 556 nursing students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from George Washington University receive an earnings boost of about $10,586 over the typical income of nursing majors.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

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

There were approximately 447 nursing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing program at Stony Brook University earn $26,010 above the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

14

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
Rochester, MN

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rochester.

There were approximately 37 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine get $105,683 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were about 491 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Johns Hopkins University make $3,821 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

16

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 20th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 483 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Adelphi in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Adelphi University earn $22,619 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

17

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 288 nursing students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Texas Christian University earn $37,637 more than the standard nursing grad.

18

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY

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

There were approximately 278 nursing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Downstate in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University earn $35,431 more than the typical nursing graduate.

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large 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 roughly 89 nursing students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at University of Southern California make $52,143 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 351 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career wages of $81,130.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

U-M is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were approximately 331 nursing students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $82,545 in the first couple years of working.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

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

There were approximately 311 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Seattle University earn a boost of about $9,278 over the average earnings of nursing majors.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 343 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Georgetown University get an earnings boost of about $30,408 above the average income of nursing graduates.

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield. This university ranks 2nd out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 280 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Fairfield University earn $23,472 more than the average nursing grad.

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

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

There were approximately 6941 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Grand Canyon University earn $14,850 more than the typical nursing graduate.