Top Online BSN Colleges

Methodology

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) rankings showcase the top online colleges offering undergraduate BSN programs this year. We based our calculations on the quantifiable factors that we believe contribute to the ideal online learning experience: program cost; full-time to part-time faculty ratio; institutional financial aid, acceptance, retention, graduation, default, and job placement rate; and history of accreditation. Learn more

Rank School Undergrad Tuition FT to PT
Faculty Ratio		 Institution
Fin. Aid Rate		 Acceptance Rate Retention Rate Graduation Rate Accred.
Years		 Default
Rate		 Job Place. Rate  
1 University of Delaware $20,254 27.59 to 1 36% 61% 93% 76% 91 3% N/A  
2 The University of Alabama $39,936 2.75 to 1 46% 44% 86% 66% 115 6% N/A  
3 Saint Louis University-Main Campus $75,600 2.13 to 1 85% 62% 85% 61% 96 4% N/A  
4 University of Massachusetts Amherst $61,200 4.74 to 1 57% 66% 89% 67% 80 4% N/A  
5 University of Missouri-Columbia $32,328 2.36 to 1 59% 81% 85% 69% 99 4% N/A  
6 East Carolina University N/A 4.98 to 1 39% 70% 81% 59% 85 3% 100%  
7 Graceland University-Lamoni $13,860 1.76 to 1 100% 50% 68% 51% 92 6% N/A  
8 Misericordia University $59,400 0.53 to 1 99% 57% 86% 64% 77 5% N/A  
9 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health N/A 4.00 to 1 79% 34% 92% 78% 23 4% N/A  
10 Chatham University $88,440 0.46 to 1 100% 62% 70% 60% 88 3% 68%  

BSN Colleges

As a field of study, nursing allows students to learn the practices, techniques, and procedures involved in caring for patients and assisting doctors. Nursing programs at top online colleges generally consist of major-specific courses in areas like anatomy, physiology, chemistry, psychology, nutrition, microbiology, and more, as well as other courses in the physical, behavioral, and social sciences. In addition, many courses often focus on specific areas of nursing like family, adult, and mental health. Along with course work, nursing students must gain supervised clinical experience by putting their knowledge and skills to use in a health care setting.

When looking for an institution to pursue your nursing education, you should only consider top online colleges with programs that are accredited by a reputable accrediting organization like the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, make sure the nursing program is approved by a board of nursing. Graduating from an accredited and board-approved nursing program will help you meet eligibility requirements for the NCLEX examination, as well as obtain an RN license, which is the most common career path for those with a BSN. Registered nurses who have graduated from some of the best online colleges go on to work in a variety of health-related environments, including hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes, clinics, and schools.