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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #45 Overall Score: 55.9 |
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL |
69.3 | 28.0 | 57.5 | 64.3 |
| #27 Overall Score: 63.4 |
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD |
72.2 | 48.0 | 56.5 | 79.9 |
| #28 Overall Score: 62.7 |
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA |
73.3 | 44.0 | 55.5 | 80.6 |
| #62 Overall Score: 49.6 |
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN |
76.5 | 30.0 | 55.2 | 25.6 |
| #68 Overall Score: 48.0 |
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA |
66.7 | 38.0 | 54.8 | 22.7 |
| #71 Overall Score: 46.5 |
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD |
61.0 | 30.0 | 54.7 | 30.4 |
| #33 Overall Score: 60.1 |
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL |
74.4 | 38.0 | 54.1 | 74.6 |
| #64 Overall Score: 49.2 |
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX |
66.3 | 44.0 | 52.9 | 26.7 |
| #54 Overall Score: 53.2 |
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO |
69.9 | 26.0 | 52.9 | 60.2 |
| #30 Overall Score: 62.1 |
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, TX |
77.7 | 40.0 | 52.0 | 82.2 |
| #63 Overall Score: 49.3 |
Ball State University
Muncie, IN |
77.3 | 38.0 | 51.1 | 22.3 |
| #52 Overall Score: 53.7 |
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM |
67.1 | 30.0 | 51.1 | 65.4 |
| #47 Overall Score: 55.7 |
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH |
68.0 | 38.0 | 51.0 | 66.3 |
| #43 Overall Score: 56.3 |
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI |
58.4 | 38.0 | 50.2 | 82.5 |
| #55 Overall Score: 52.8 |
Georgetown University
Washington, DC |
58.4 | 44.0 | 44.1 | 70.1 |
| #44 Overall Score: 56.2 |
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH |
93.0 | 34.0 | 43.7 | 54.1 |
| #49 Overall Score: 54.8 |
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL |
82.2 | 40.0 | 43.6 | 54.9 |
| #57 Overall Score: 52.5 |
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL |
78.2 | 26.0 | 39.8 | 69.3 |
| #59 Overall Score: 51.1 |
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY |
69.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 62.7 |
| #67 Overall Score: 48.7 |
Albany State University
Albany, GA |
68.0 | 36.0 | 37.8 | 56.4 |
| #72 Overall Score: 46.2 |
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE |
80.0 | 44.0 | 33.4 | 28.5 |
| #69 Overall Score: 48.0 |
Duke University
Durham, NC |
67.8 | 42.0 | 31.8 | 57.6 |
| #61 Overall Score: 49.6 |
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ |
80.0 | 30.0 | 24.4 | 75.4 |
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Albany, NY |
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Hays, KS |
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