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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 Overall Score: 66.6 |
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS |
82.2 | 36.0 | 69.0 | 73.6 |
| #21 Overall Score: 67.0 |
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV |
71.2 | 42.0 | 69.8 | 81.7 |
| #20 Overall Score: 67.1 |
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC |
81.5 | 36.0 | 71.6 | 72.2 |
| #19 Overall Score: 67.3 |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania/Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA |
77.8 | 34.0 | 73.6 | 76.2 |
| #19 Overall Score: 67.3 |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania/Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA |
77.8 | 34.0 | 73.6 | 76.2 |
| #18 Overall Score: 67.4 |
University of Nevada–Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV |
79.6 | 48.8 | 58.9 | 85.8 |
| #17 Overall Score: 67.7 |
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ |
76.0 | 38.0 | 78.4 | 68.2 |
| #16 Overall Score: 67.9 |
George Washington University
Washington, DC |
88.3 | 47.4 | 82.3 | 37.8 |
| #15 Overall Score: 68.2 |
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Kansas City, MO |
59.4 | 42.0 | 81.9 | 81.5 |
| #14 Overall Score: 69.0 |
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA |
85.0 | 51.9 | 65.9 | 71.5 |
| #13 Overall Score: 70.0 |
University of Alabama–Huntsville
Huntsville, AL |
84.7 | 46.0 | 78.4 | 61.0 |
| #12 Overall Score: 70.1 |
University of Massachusetts–Amherst
Amherst, MA |
82.8 | 38.0 | 75.8 | 76.3 |
| #11 Overall Score: 70.6 |
University of Texas–Tyler
Tyler, TX |
84.3 | 42.0 | 79.8 | 66.1 |
| #10 Overall Score: 71.1 |
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC |
78.1 | 46.0 | 76.6 | 78.0 |
| #9 Overall Score: 71.7 |
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA |
76.1 | 53.8 | 76.5 | 75.5 |
| #8 Overall Score: 71.8 |
Stony Brook University–SUNY
Stony Brook, NY |
68.8 | 51.6 | 79.9 | 81.7 |
| #7 Overall Score: 72.1 |
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA |
89.4 | 42.0 | 80.3 | 66.0 |
| #6 Overall Score: 72.4 |
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA |
75.6 | 48.0 | 83.9 | 72.7 |
| #5 Overall Score: 73.4 |
Graceland University
Independence, MO |
82.6 | 44.0 | 79.9 | 80.0 |
| #4 Overall Score: 74.2 |
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE |
73.0 | 48.0 | 84.7 | 83.6 |
| #3 Overall Score: 74.4 |
University of Michigan–Flint
Flint, MI |
100.0 | 34.0 | 69.0 | 92.0 |
| #2 Overall Score: 74.5 |
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX |
96.8 | 79.3 | 82.6 | 27.7 |
| #1 Overall Score: 75.0 |
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI |
76.3 | 57.8 | 80.9 | 80.1 |
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Albany, NY |
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Hays, KS |
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