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.

Nursing in United States: PhD (131) Bachelor (198)Masters (159)Non-Degree (6)Undergraduate (5)Short Training (2)

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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Antioch University

Yellow Springs, Ohio · United States · 4 nursing phd programs
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) → Doctor of Nursing Practice: Advanced Practice → Doctor of Nursing Practice (Nurse Executive) → Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Le Moyne College

Syracuse, New York · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ PhD in Nursing (Pediatric Health)
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Northwestern State University

Alva, Oklahoma · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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National University

San Diego, California · United States · 2 nursing phd programs
→ Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice → Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership
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Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Purdue Global University

West Lafayette, IN · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Education (Nursing Education)
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State University of New York College at Brockport

United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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University of Kansas School of Medicine

United States · 2 nursing phd programs
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice → Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
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Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas · United States · 2 nursing phd programs
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice → Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science
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Anderson University

Anderson, South Carolina · United States · 2 nursing phd programs
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — Advanced Practice (MSN-DNP) → Doctor of Nursing Practice (Executive Leadership)
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Washington State University at Vancouver

Vancouver, Washington · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Wagner College

Staten Island, New York · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia · United States · 1 nursing phd program
→ Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
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Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware · United States · 2 nursing phd programs
→ Doctor of Nursing Practice Leadership → Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Maryville University

Saint Louis, Missouri · United States · 2 nursing phd programs
→ Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice → Doctor of Nursing Practice
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