Top 131 Nursing PhD Universities in United States (2026)

The best universities for a nursing phd in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 131 universities, 145 programs.

Looking for the best university for a Nursing PhD in United States? These 131 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers nursing phd programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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Flagstaff, Arizona · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Ohio University

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Athens, Ohio · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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San Francisco, California · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Mobile, Alabama · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Cedarville, OH · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Syracuse, New York · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Jacksonville, Florida · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Clemson, South Carolina · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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York, Pennsylvania · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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United States · 1 nursing phd program
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United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Waterloo, Iowa · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Duluth, Minnesota · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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