2025 Rankings Released

Top Doctor of Nursing Science 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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United States University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Research Institution

United States University

3

Georgetown University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Research Institution

Georgetown University

100% NCLEX Pass Rate
4

University of Florida

Accelerated BSN Research Institution

University of Florida - 94% NCLEX pass rate

98% NCLEX Pass Rate
5

Johns Hopkins University

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

Johns Hopkins University - 86% NCLEX pass rate

86% NCLEX Pass Rate
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University of Alabama at Birmingham

BSN, MSN, DNP Research Institution

University of Alabama at Birmingham - 97.99% NCLEX pass rate

94.52% NCLEX Pass Rate
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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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Ohio State University

RN to BSN Research Institution

Ohio State University

9

University of Illinois Chicago

MSN: Graduate Entry Research Institution

University of Illinois Chicago

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New York University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Research Institution

New York University

85.41% NCLEX Pass Rate