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2026 Best Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Master’s Degree Schools

45 Colleges in the United States
1,880 Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Degrees Awarded
$111,839 Avg Early-Career Salary

Adult Health Nurse/Nursing degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 108 schools to find the best for adult health nurse/nursing students.

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Best Schools for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the United States

See the highest-ranked adult health nurse/nursing schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Our analysis ranked Stony Brook University the best school in the country for a degree in adult health nurse/nursing. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 29 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, adult health nurse/nursing degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $126,792. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the adult health nurse/nursing program at Stony Brook University

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New York University
New York, NY

A rank of #2 makes New York University one of the top schools for adult health nurse/nursing. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 23 adult health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Students who receive their adult health nurse/nursing degree from New York University earn around $141,353 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. See the full adult health nurse/nursing program report for New York University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in adult health nurse/nursing, ranking #3. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $109,840 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975. Read more about the adult health nurse/nursing program at Vanderbilt University

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in adult health nurse/nursing, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the suburb of Wayne. About 44% of students finish within six years. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 16 adult health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $122,569 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Quinnipiac University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hamden. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Quinnipiac University awarded about 12 adult health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $116,250 in their early career. Quinnipiac University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full adult health nurse/nursing program report for Quinnipiac University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 adult health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $132,442 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete this degree. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for Hofstra University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University earned the #7 position for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. Duke University awarded about 47 adult health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, adult health nurse/nursing degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $109,702. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the adult health nurse/nursing program at Duke University

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Medical University Of South Carolina landed the #8 spot for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Charleston. Medical University Of South Carolina awarded about 74 adult health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their adult health nurse/nursing degree from Medical University Of South Carolina earn around $113,286 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,043. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for Medical University Of South Carolina

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University came in at #9 for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Adelphi University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $146,993 in their early career. Adelphi University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for Adelphi University

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Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent data year. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of Long Island University C W Post Campus earn a median of $130,958 early in their careers. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in adult health nurse/nursing from Long Island University C W Post Campus

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $107,250 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Pace University New York came in at #12 for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 60% of students finish within six years. Pace University New York awarded about 30 adult health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their adult health nurse/nursing degree from Pace University New York earn around $136,021 in the first couple years of their career. Pace University New York graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for Pace University New York

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University landed the #13 spot for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 adult health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at La Salle University in the most recent year. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of La Salle University earn a median of $137,009 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in adult health nurse/nursing from La Salle University

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Saint Josephs College New York placed #14 among the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 26 adult health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs College New York in the most recent year. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of Saint Josephs College New York earn a median of $136,311 early in their careers. Saint Josephs College New York graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for Saint Josephs College New York

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Saint John Fisher College came in at #15 for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Saint John Fisher College graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Saint John Fisher College in the most recent data year. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of Saint John Fisher College earn a median of $103,719 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for Saint John Fisher College

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University came in at #16 for adult health nurse/nursing this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 83% of students finish within six years. Marquette University awarded about 10 adult health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, adult health nurse/nursing degree recipients from Marquette University generally make around $79,158. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the adult health nurse/nursing program at Marquette University

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 58 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $102,735 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,920. Read more about the adult health nurse/nursing program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College earned the #18 position for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Rockville Centre, Molloy College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Molloy College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $133,952 in their early career. Molloy College graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in adult health nurse/nursing from Molloy College

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, adult health nurse/nursing degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $110,592. Students borrow a median of $28,408 to complete this degree. See the full adult health nurse/nursing program report for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University placed #20 among the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 32 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $97,814 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,347. Get the full adult health nurse/nursing details for James Madison University

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Western Connecticut State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 18 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, adult health nurse/nursing degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $127,107. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in adult health nurse/nursing from Western Connecticut State University

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #22 spot for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 12 adult health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of $106,615 early in their careers. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates carry a median of $29,881 in student loans. See the full adult health nurse/nursing program report for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #23 for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 11 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their adult health nurse/nursing degree from Concordia University Wisconsin earn around $102,254 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,750. See the full adult health nurse/nursing program report for Concordia University Wisconsin

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Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best adult health nurse/nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Addison, Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois is a very large private for-profit university. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 235 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult health nurse/nursing program make about $104,394 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $39,146. More information about a degree in adult health nurse/nursing from Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois

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Mercer University landed the #25 spot for adult health nurse/nursing this year. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 adult health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their adult health nurse/nursing degree from Mercer University earn around $119,903 in the first couple years of their career. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $29,161 in student loans. Read more about the adult health nurse/nursing program at Mercer University

Rest of the Top 35 Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s adult health nurse/nursing ranking:

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
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Daemen College
Amherst, NY
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Madonna University
Livonia, MI
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Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH
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Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 108 schools evaluated.

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