2025 Rankings Released

Top DNP Programs 2025

Discover the nation's most prestigious nursing schools and accelerate your healthcare career with comprehensive program insights and expert analysis. 10 schools listed.

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George Mason University

Master’s, Ph.D., DNP Research Institution

George Mason University

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Duke University

Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD Research Institution

Duke University - 90% NCLEX pass rate

98% NCLEX Pass Rate
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University of Washington

Master’s, Ph.D., DNP Research Institution

University of Washington

93% NCLEX Pass Rate
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Rutgers University, Newark

Master’s, Ph.D., DNP Research Institution

Rutgers University, Newark - 90% NCLEX pass rate

90% NCLEX Pass Rate
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Emory University (Woodruff)

Master’s, Ph.D., DNP Research Institution

Emory University (Woodruff)

2019% NCLEX Pass Rate
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Rush University

Master’s, Ph.D., DNP Research Institution

Rush University - 96% NCLEX pass rate

96% NCLEX Pass Rate
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University of Maryland - Baltimore

Master’s, Ph.D., DNP Research Institution

University of Maryland - Baltimore - 90.18% NCLEX pass rate

90.18% NCLEX Pass Rate
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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Direct-Admission BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD Research Institution

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - 98.06% NCLEX pass rate

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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Ph.D., DNP Research Institution

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

89% NCLEX Pass Rate
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