Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs
These are the best online master's in nursing degree programs, based on factors such as graduation rates, academic and career support services offered to students, and admissions selectivity. See the methodology »
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| Rank | School | Faculty Credentials & Training | Student Services & Technology | Student Engagement | Admissions Selectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #50 Overall Score: 54.0 |
Rush University
Chicago, IL |
47.0 | 38.0 | 73.3 | 45.1 |
| #51 Overall Score: 53.9 |
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI |
76.4 | 32.0 | 67.1 | 24.5 |
| #52 Overall Score: 53.7 |
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM |
67.1 | 30.0 | 51.1 | 65.4 |
| #53 Overall Score: 53.6 |
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
67.0 | 46.0 | 64.9 | 24.5 |
| #54 Overall Score: 53.2 |
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO |
69.9 | 26.0 | 52.9 | 60.2 |
| #55 Overall Score: 52.8 |
Georgetown University
Washington, DC |
58.4 | 44.0 | 44.1 | 70.1 |
| #56 Overall Score: 52.7 |
University of Texas–El Paso
El Paso, TX |
77.1 | 28.0 | 76.7 | 5.0 |
| #57 Overall Score: 52.5 |
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL |
78.2 | 26.0 | 39.8 | 69.3 |
| #58 Overall Score: 52.0 |
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA |
47.5 | 44.0 | 70.2 | 33.5 |
| #59 Overall Score: 51.1 |
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY |
69.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 62.7 |
| #60 Overall Score: 49.8 |
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA |
27.0 | 30.0 | 64.1 | 73.3 |
| #61 Overall Score: 49.6 |
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ |
80.0 | 30.0 | 24.4 | 75.4 |
| #62 Overall Score: 49.6 |
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN |
76.5 | 30.0 | 55.2 | 25.6 |
| #63 Overall Score: 49.3 |
Ball State University
Muncie, IN |
77.3 | 38.0 | 51.1 | 22.3 |
| #64 Overall Score: 49.2 |
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX |
66.3 | 44.0 | 52.9 | 26.7 |
| #65 Overall Score: 49.1 |
University of Texas Medical Branch–Galveston
Galveston, TX |
51.8 | 32.0 | 75.1 | 17.4 |
| #66 Overall Score: 48.8 |
Troy University
Troy, AL |
62.2 | 44.0 | 58.3 | 20.0 |
| #67 Overall Score: 48.7 |
Albany State University
Albany, GA |
68.0 | 36.0 | 37.8 | 56.4 |
| #68 Overall Score: 48.0 |
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA |
66.7 | 38.0 | 54.8 | 22.7 |
| #69 Overall Score: 48.0 |
Duke University
Durham, NC |
67.8 | 42.0 | 31.8 | 57.6 |
| #70 Overall Score: 46.6 |
University of Colorado–Denver
Denver, CO |
42.4 | 38.0 | 67.4 | 24.2 |
| #71 Overall Score: 46.5 |
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD |
61.0 | 30.0 | 54.7 | 30.4 |
| #72 Overall Score: 46.2 |
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE |
80.0 | 44.0 | 33.4 | 28.5 |
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Albany, NY |
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Hays, KS |
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