Nursing: where to study
Every U.S. college that awarded this degree in 2023-24 (Registered nursing), from the federal IPEDS survey. A complete list, not a ranking.
Colleges1,996
NCES IPEDS · 2023-24
IPEDS Completions and Institutional CharacteristicsNational Center for Education Statistics
- Year
- Degrees awarded July 2023 – June 2024
- Files
- HD2024, C2024_A
- Programs
- CIP 51.3801
States and territories56
Bachelor's degrees awarded147,3452023-24, first majors
Largest programChamberlain University-IllinoisAddison, IL · 9,799 graduates
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Largest programs by graduates
Degrees awarded in 2023-24 in these programs (all levels, first majors). Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| College | Location | Type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | Addison, IL | Private for-profit, 4-year or above | 9,799 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Private for-profit, 4-year or above | 7,779 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 5,592 |
| Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | Private for-profit, 4-year or above | 4,132 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit, 4-year or above | 4,093 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | Public, 4-year or above | 2,465 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Louisville, KY | Private for-profit, 4-year or above | 1,491 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | Public, 2-year | 1,481 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | Public, 4-year or above | 1,250 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Public, 4-year or above | 1,123 |
Check accreditation before you apply
This list shows which colleges award the degree. It does not show accreditation. Check the program with the accreditor, and check your state's licensing rules.
- CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)Accredits nursing degree programs.Search programs →
- ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)Accredits nursing education programs.Search programs →
- Institutional accreditationA recognized accreditor reviews the whole college. The U.S. Department of Education lists accredited institutions and their accreditors.Search DAPIP →
Licensing: education and exam rules for this license →
Data: NCES IPEDS HD2024 and C2024_A (2023-24 degrees, first majors). Programs counted: Registered nursing (CIP 51.3801), matched to this career with the NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk. How Margdarshan sources its data → · Back to Nursing