A total of 146 master’s programs and 158 DNP programs met eligibility criteria for ranking — including minimum enrollment thresholds and accreditation by national nursing education bodies.

Emory University (Woodruff ... No. 3 BSN and No. 6 DNP programs nationwide, the school has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League of Nursing.

so students should ensure the school offering the program has earned national or regional accreditation. Online nursing program curricula consist of foundational coursework in several areas ...