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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (6)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Private nonprofit | 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 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, PhD, PhD-CRNA | CCNE |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health | Washington, DC | Private for-profit | ADN | ACEN |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD | CCNE |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
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.