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15 Best Public Nursing Universities in United States

University of Alabama at Birmingham tops our list of 15 Public Nursing universities in the United States on research impact (16,465,315 citations). Next come The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and Auburn University (#225 in United States). Across the whole list there are 22 courses to choose from.

15 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
12Ranked
NU National University logo
#657 in United States United States
#657 in United States · by research impact
147,896 citations · h-index 129

By university type

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 15 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

By level: 20 bachelor's, 1 master's and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 3–4 years. 91% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). Sonoma State University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Nursing in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States), The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and Auburn University (#225 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Nursing in the United States?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Nursing course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3–4 years the next most common.

When do Public Nursing courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Nursing online with a university in the United States?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Nursing courses in the United States?

Sonoma State University, with 3, ahead of National University (3).

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