Top 123 Nursing Masters Universities in United States (2026)

The best universities for a nursing masters in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 123 universities, 124 programs.

Nursing in United States: Masters (123) Bachelor (161)PhD (96)

Looking for the best university for a Nursing Masters in United States? These 123 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers nursing masters programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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New York, New York · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Ann Arbor, Michigan · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Baltimore, Maryland · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Purdue University

QS World #117
Fort Wayne, Indiana · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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East Lansing, Michigan · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Emory University

QS World #161
Atlanta, Georgia · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Moorhead, Minnesota · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Nashville, Tennessee · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Charlottesville, Virginia · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Amherst, Massachusetts · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Washington, Washington, D.C. · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Tucson, Arizona · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Oakland, California · United States · 2 nursing masters programs
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University of Utah

QS World #362
Salt Lake City, Utah · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Lawrence, Kansas · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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Buffalo, New York · United States · 1 nursing masters program
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