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Find the Best Nursing Schools
Nurses are increasingly encouraged to earn a graduate degree to enhance their knowledge of patient care and advance in a rapidly evolving field.
2020 Best Nursing Schools: Master's
With the U.S. News rankings of the top nursing master's programs, narrow your search by tuition, school size and acceptance rate. Read the methodology »
2020 Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice
U.S. News factors in data on reputation, faculty resources and more when ranking the top Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. Read the methodology »
Nursing Programs & Specialties
Nursing Programs
Schools ranked in these areas may offer programs at the master's and/or DNP level.
Nursing Specialties
Schools ranked in these areas may offer programs at the master's and/or DNP level.
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