Rankings
Nursing School Rankings
Start with the ranking lens that matches your decision: outcomes, cost, flexibility, licensing performance, or degree pathway.
Quick answer
The best nursing school ranking depends on what you need to optimize. Use Opportunity Score for a balanced national shortlist, NCLEX rankings for licensure outcomes, affordability pages for cost control, and pathway rankings when you already know the credential you want.
Key planning signals
- Opportunity Score combines outcomes, cost, clinical access, and labor-market strength.
- NCLEX pass-rate rankings are most useful when compared with program size and state averages.
- Cost rankings should be paired with salary and ROI tools before enrollment decisions.
National rankings
Broad ranking pages for students building an initial school list.
Best nursing schools
National Opportunity Score rankings across accredited nursing schools.
Open resourceScheduleMost flexible nursing programs
Programs scored for online, evening, weekend, and asynchronous options.
Open resourceOutcomesBest NCLEX pass-rate schools
Schools with standout first-time board-exam performance.
Open resourceDegree rankings
Compare options for specific credentials and advanced practice paths.
Best RN to BSN programs
Bridge programs for working registered nurses earning a bachelor's degree.
Open resourceMSNBest MSN programs
Master's programs for nurses moving into advanced roles.
Open resourceDNPBest DNP programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice options for leadership and APRN pathways.
Open resourceFNPBest FNP programs
Family nurse practitioner programs compared by quality and fit.
Open resourceCost and speed rankings
Shortlists for students optimizing for affordability, timeline, or return on investment.