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Study Nursing in the United States

Nursing degrees combine clinical practice with health and life sciences, preparing for professional care in hospitals, community health, specialised nursing and nursing management.

  • 138 programmes
  • 77 institutions
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  1. Master

    Nursing (M.S.N.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

  2. Master

    Midwifery (M.S.)

    Philadelphia University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

  3. Master

    MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner (Masters)

    Prairie View A&M University 🇺🇸 Prairie View, Texas, United States

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  5. Certificate

    Midwifery (Post M.S. Certificate Program)

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

  6. Graduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)

    Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

  7. Master

    MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Herzing University 🇺🇸 Menomonee Falls, United States

  8. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

    Carlow University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, PA, United States

  9. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner, M.S.

    Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 🇺🇸 Brookville, Brookville, Brooklyn, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Nurse Midwifery: Graduate ( Certification)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

  12. Master

    Nursing (Masters)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

  13. Master

    M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

  14. Other programmes

    PMNPC, Family Nurse

    Grambling State University 🇺🇸 Grambling, United States

  15. Master

    Post MSN Family Nurse Practitioner

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

Study Nursing in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 77 universities and colleges offer 138 Nursing programmes: 6 Bachelor, 65 Master and 8 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Albany,New York, Albuquerque, Augusta and Atlanta. Institutions with the widest choice: State University of New York (SUNY), University of New Mexico and Georgia Regents University.

Degrees in Nursing

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Nursing builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Nursing, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Nursing programmes?

The directory lists 138 Nursing programmes at 77 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Albany,New York, Albuquerque and Augusta.

How long does it take to study Nursing?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Nursing programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are State University of New York (SUNY), University of New Mexico, Georgia Regents University, Shenandoah University and University of North Dakota.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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