Click on the nursing specialty below that you are interested in to see which schools are ranked highest for that particular specialty. Before enrolling in a nursing program, we advise you to ensure the program is accredited regionally and possibly nationally. Additionally, you should check with the state board of nursing – in the state in which you plan on working as a professional nurse – to find out if the school’s nursing program is approved for licensing.
Nursing School Rankings by Specialty
- Clinical Nurse Specialist: Adult/Medical-Surgical
- Clinical Nurse Specialist: Community/Public Health
- Clinical Nurse Specialist: Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing Midwifery
- Nurse Practitioner: Adult
- Nurse Practitioner: Family
- Nurse Practitioner: Gerontological/Geriatric
- Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric
- Nursing Service Administration
Featured Nursing Programs
 | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
| Purdue University Building on Purdue’s mission to provide greater access to affordable, world-class education, Purdue University Global delivers a fully personalized online experience that’s tailored to working adults. By opening the doors to adults who need flexibility to fit learning into their busy lives, we make it possible to achieve a high-quality education from the prestigious Purdue University system—completely online. Learn More > |
| Grand Canyon University (GCU) With a spotlight on intellectual creativity and innovation for the 21stcentury, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU provides a job focused education. It blends the study of traditional humanities in a modern context. Through academic inquiry and beyond the box thinking, the college advances our society and its accomplishments. Learn More > |
| Ross College At Ross Medical Education Center, our goal is simple: to provide the highest quality education to motivated individuals seeking an exciting, fulfilling career in the healthcare industry. And what truly sets us apart is the way we go about achieving that mission each and every day. Learn More > |
| Beckfield College Beckfield College is proud to celebrate 30 years of academic excellence in the Greater Cincinnati community. Beckfield College opened its doors in 1984 with 2 students, 2 programs, and one location. Today, thirty years later, we have more than 1300 students, educational offerings at 2 on-campus locations, online delivery, and 15 different programs with various levels that meet today's needs. Learn More > |
