Top 96 Nursing PhD Universities in United States (2026)

The best universities for a nursing phd in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 96 universities, 96 programs.

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

Looking for the best university for a Nursing PhD in United States? These 96 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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Cookeville, Tennessee · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Cincinnati, Ohio · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Richmond, Kentucky · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Boston, Massachusetts · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Portland, Oregon · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Houston, Texas · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Richmond, Virginia · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Auburn University

QS World #806
Montgomery, Alabama · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Fairfax, Virginia · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Indiana University

QS World #837
Terre Haute, Indiana · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Seattle University

QS World #885
Seattle, Washington · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Huntsville, Alabama · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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West Hartford, Connecticut · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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University, Mississippi · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Kansas City, Missouri · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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University of Tulsa

QS World #972
Tulsa, Oklahoma · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Kent State University

QS World #1052
Kent, Ohio · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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