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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Flagstaff, Arizona · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Cincinnati, 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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North Dartmouth, Massachusetts · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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Villanova, Pennsylvania · United States · 1 nursing phd program
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