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The 10 best U.S. colleges for a nursing degree
A degree in nursing equips students with the skills to provide quality patient care. Students are given the opportunity to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to the real world in a clinical setting. These unique opportunities ensure graduates are fully prepared to enter a fast-paced and evolving field. Nursing is also one of the highest paying majors.
All of these colleges offer programs that introduce students to nursing and develop a strong foundation that allows graduates to either enter the workforce or pursue advanced degrees. Graduates of these programs are also qualified to take the National Council Licensing Examination to become a registered nurse.
The list below breaks down the top 10 places to get a nursing degree in the U.S. in the 2015-16 academic year. The list comes from College Factual and is a ranking of colleges based on their overall quality. These schools offer programs that help prepare students for a successful and rewarding career in the medical field.
1. MOLLOY COLLEGE
The nursing program immerses students in the medical field to give them a well-rounded education. Students improve their technical and interpersonal skills in a variety of clinical settings before ending the program with a one-on-one practicum placement. Molloy nursing students are offered a variety of healthcare tracks and may chose to work toward an L.P.N. or R.N. degree. Dual degree programs also offer the opportunity gain specific certifications and advanced degrees.
Whichever direction students choose to go, graduates have found successful careers earning average early career and mid-career salaries of $70,000 and $91,000, respectively.
2. NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1831, New York University (NYU) has a long history of offering academically challenging programs.
The College of Nursing gives students the knowledge and skills to provide excellent patient care. Nursing students are taught in a hands-on Clinical Simulation Learning Center to ensure they are well versed in the most up-to-date nursing practices. NYU offers both a 15-month accelerated program and traditional four-year program to give students the option to choose the track that works best for them.
NYU graduates are well prepared to enter the profession, with almost all students passing the licensing exam for registered nurses on the first try and earning the highest average early career salary of $71,000.
3. SIMMONS COLLEGE
Simmons College is a private women's school that provides students with a strong liberal arts education.
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences works to prepare students for a rewarding career in nursing by offering a combination of clinical and research opportunities. Students learn from professors who still practice in the field and become mentors as students move through the program.
Nursing majors graduate with an advanced knowledge of the nursing field along with the skills to provide quality patient care. Simmons students apply their training to positions in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare centers, earning en average mid-career salary of $79,000.
4. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League research school that is notorious for offering a demanding curriculum in numerous fields.
Founded in 1740, Penn has a tradition of developing creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation. The undergraduate nursing program uses a liberal arts curriculum to integrate sciences courses with arts and humanities to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of healthcare. Along with offering a BS in Nursing, students at Penn may pursue dual degree programs or enter the Hillman Scholars Program in Nursing Innovation that culminates in a Ph.D. Graduates of the
Penn nursing program find positions in a variety of healthcare centers, making $63,000 at the entry level and $87,000 by mid-career.
5. DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Drexel University is a research institution that teaches students how to apply findings to real-world situations. The multidisciplinary curriculum focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen field. The nursing program at Drexel lays the foundation for a successful medical career.
Nursing students have the option to participate in a co-op program that incorporates three, six-month periods of full employment into the curriculum. While at their fulltime positions, students gain real-world, hand-on experience that supplement classroom learning.
Students receive top compensation after graduation, with average early career earnings of $63,000 and mid-career salary of $76,000.
6. VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
Villanova is a large, reasonably priced private university founded with Roman Catholic principles. It is located in a suburb outside of Philadelphia, giving students plenty of opportunities to gain nursing experience in a busy city. The schools has an impressively high 86% on-time graduation rate!
Students who graduate from the nursing program at Villanova make average early career salaries of $63,000.
7. FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Fairfield is a private university fairly priced with low student loan default rates and high retention and graduation rates. Nearly all of the faculty is full-time, and they have a low student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Students who graduate from the nursing program make average early career salaries of $62,000.
8. AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Azusa Pacific is a diverse, mid-sized private school located in sunny California. Nursing is the most popular major at this school, with good reason. The average early career salary for a nursing graduate of Azusa is $67,000. Azusa is a Christian college that offers a variety of degrees, including online and graduate options.
9. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Johns Hopkins University has a strong reputation for being an excellent medical university. The school employs a faculty that is world-renowned for their success in the field. The School of Nursing offers a 13-month Summer-Entry Accelerated Program that helps lead students towards a career in nursing. Students are immersed in the field and train rigorously to build a strong foundation for their career.
Upon completion, students may take the National Council Licensure Examination. Some decide to pursue one of the many specialized nursing master's offered at the university. A degree from Johns Hopkins is a fundamental step towards a nursing career.
Graduates with a bachelor's in nursing report average early career salaries of $56,000, and mid-career salaries of $73,000.
10. GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
George Washington University is a prestigious institution with many highly esteemed academic programs. This highly selective school pushes students to challenge themselves and reach their highest potential. The School of Medical and Health Sciences is at the forefront of medical academia and research. The GW Hospital is not only a teaching hospital for students, but also a renowned medical center.
Graduates with a bachelor's in nursing report average early career salaries of $64,000.
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