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Top Nursing Schools in Washington, DC

This page lists 6 schools in Washington, DC that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 1 associate degree (ADN), 5 bachelor's (BSN), 3 master's and 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 5 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 6 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Washington (6).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

6 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (6)

George Washington University campus

George Washington University

Private nonprofitUniversityWashington, DC

George Washington University is a private nonprofit university in Washington, DC. It reported 437 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Georgetown University campus

Georgetown University

Private nonprofitUniversityWashington, DC

Georgetown University is a private nonprofit university in Washington, DC. It reported 361 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, PhD, PhD-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Howard University campus

Howard University

Private nonprofitUniversityWashington, DC

Howard University is a private nonprofit university in Washington, DC. It reported 74 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Saint Michael College of Allied Health

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionWashington, DC

Saint Michael College of Allied Health is a private for-profit specialized institution in Washington, DC. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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The Catholic University of America campus

The Catholic University of America

Private nonprofitUniversityWashington, DC

The Catholic University of America is a private nonprofit university in Washington, DC. It reported 102 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Trinity Washington University campus

Trinity Washington University

Private nonprofitUniversityWashington, DC

Trinity Washington University is a private nonprofit university in Washington, DC. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Before you apply in Washington, DC

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Washington, DC. See online coursework and clinical requirements.