by our College Data Analytics Team
[Nursing Practice](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-practice/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value nursing practice schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nursing practice degrees they offer, see the list below.
Saint Peters College earned the #1 spot for value among nursing practice schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,552. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $24,457. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $50,944. Set against $24,457 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice, landing the #2 spot this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. In-state tuition and fees average $15,704, while out-of-state students pay about $25,344. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $107,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. William Paterson University Of New Jersey admits about 90% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Rutgers University Camden one of the best values for nursing practice. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,764, with out-of-state students paying around $37,276. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $28,000. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Rutgers University Camden generally make around $108,083. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing practice schools. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the rural area of Galloway. Students from in state pay about $16,266 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,524. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Nursing Practice graduates of The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey earn a median of $81,885 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey admits about 89% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned it the #5 place for nursing practice. Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah. In-state tuition and fees average $16,777, while out-of-state students pay about $27,708. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the nursing practice program here. Nursing Practice graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of $102,576 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #6 among the best values for nursing practice. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $58,402. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.
Seton Hall University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,170. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $101,486. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Seton Hall University admits about 73% of applicants.
Felician College earned the #8 position for value in nursing practice this year. Felician College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lodi. Students from in state pay about $39,300 in tuition and fees. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $108,503. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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