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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #67 Overall Score: 48.7 |
Albany State University
Albany, GA |
68.0 | 36.0 | 37.8 | 56.4 |
| UR Unranked. Program too new or too small for U.S. News to calculate a ranking. |
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #64 Overall Score: 49.2 |
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX |
66.3 | 44.0 | 52.9 | 26.7 |
| #17 Overall Score: 67.7 |
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ |
76.0 | 38.0 | 78.4 | 68.2 |
| #63 Overall Score: 49.3 |
Ball State University
Muncie, IN |
77.3 | 38.0 | 51.1 | 22.3 |
| #49 Overall Score: 54.8 |
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL |
82.2 | 40.0 | 43.6 | 54.9 |
| #46 Overall Score: 55.9 |
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL |
71.9 | 32.0 | 59.4 | 53.7 |
| #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 |
| #4 Overall Score: 74.2 |
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE |
73.0 | 48.0 | 84.7 | 83.6 |
| #44 Overall Score: 56.2 |
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH |
93.0 | 34.0 | 43.7 | 54.1 |
| #14 Overall Score: 69.0 |
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA |
85.0 | 51.9 | 65.9 | 71.5 |
| #69 Overall Score: 48.0 |
Duke University
Durham, NC |
67.8 | 42.0 | 31.8 | 57.6 |
| #7 Overall Score: 72.1 |
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA |
89.4 | 42.0 | 80.3 | 66.0 |
| #10 Overall Score: 71.1 |
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC |
78.1 | 46.0 | 76.6 | 78.0 |
| #62 Overall Score: 49.6 |
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN |
76.5 | 30.0 | 55.2 | 25.6 |
| UR Unranked. Program too new or too small for U.S. News to calculate a ranking. |
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Excelsior College
Albany, NY |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #1 Overall Score: 75.0 |
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI |
76.3 | 57.8 | 80.9 | 80.1 |
| #57 Overall Score: 52.5 |
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL |
78.2 | 26.0 | 39.8 | 69.3 |
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Ranked Not Published. U.S. News calculated a numerical rank but does not publish it. |
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| #68 Overall Score: 48.0 |
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA |
66.7 | 38.0 | 54.8 | 22.7 |
| #16 Overall Score: 67.9 |
George Washington University
Washington, DC |
88.3 | 47.4 | 82.3 | 37.8 |
| #55 Overall Score: 52.8 |
Georgetown University
Washington, DC |
58.4 | 44.0 | 44.1 | 70.1 |
| UR Unranked. Program too new or too small for U.S. News to calculate a ranking. |
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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