Compare 751 Nursing Science. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $86,371. Top programs: $150,921+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201 | $91,697 | 154 | $21,983 | Excellent | $19,433 | Good | |
| #202 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $91,528 | 98 | $22,578 | Excellent | $25,000 | Good |
| #203 | $91,522 | 379 | $15,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #204 | $91,495 | 370 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Good | |
| #205 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $91,491 | 509 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Good |
| #206 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivate | $91,470 | 88 | $27,000 | Excellent | $59,736 | Challenging |
| #207 | Bluefield UniversityPrivate | $91,278 | 15 | $21,855 | Excellent | $21,200 | Good |
| #208 | University Of HoustonPublic | $91,276 | 96 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Excellent |
| #209 | $91,270 | 383 | $22,902 | Excellent | $13,655 | Excellent | |
| #210 | Shenandoah UniversityPrivate | $91,096 | 144 | $25,000 | Excellent | $46,387 | Manageable |
| #211 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $91,052 | 145 | $26,000 | Excellent | $33,999 | Manageable |
| #212 | Towson UniversityPublic | $91,044 | 288 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Good |
| #213 | $91,032 | 138 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #214 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $91,003 | 116 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #215 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $90,918 | 232 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Manageable |
| #216 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $90,917 | 222 | $24,000 | Excellent | $18,866 | Good |
| #217 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $90,891 | 160 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,000 | Good |
| #218 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | $90,856 | 21 | $27,000 | Excellent | $41,546 | Manageable |
| #219 | $90,784 | 74 | $26,814 | Excellent | $36,545 | Manageable | |
| #220 | $90,781 | 38 | $18,585 | Excellent | $9,812 | Excellent | |
| #221 | $90,760 | 60 | $28,250 | Excellent | $19,245 | Good | |
| #222 | $90,720 | 95 | $19,450 | Excellent | $12,308 | Excellent | |
| #223 | Eastern UniversityPrivate | $90,697 | 39 | $25,000 | Excellent | $17,070 | Good |
| #224 | Dillard UniversityPrivate | $90,661 | 13 | $31,000 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good |
| #225 | University Of Saint JosephPrivate | $90,587 | 96 | $27,000 | Excellent | $25,425 | Good |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
