Nursing's Rankings
#2 - Best Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, 2024 (#1 among public institution)
Source: US News
#10 - Best Nursing Schools: Master's, 2024 (#5 among public institutions)
#49 - Best MSN Online Program, 2024 (#39 among public institution)
Source: US News
#18 - Best MSN Online Program for Veterans, 2024 (#11 among public institution)
Source: US News
#5 – Best Nursing Schools in Virginia, 2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Source: College Factual
#6 - Best Nursing School for Veterans in Virginia, 2023
Source: College Factual
#64 - Best Nursing School for Veterans, 2023
Source: College Factual
#13 - Top 25 Best Value DNP Programs in the US, 2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Source: Value Colleges
#38 - Best Nursing Schools: Master's, 2023 (#21 among public institutions)
Source: US News
#40 - Top 50 Best Value PhD Nursing Programs, 2022
PhD in Nursing Program
Source: Value Colleges
#39 - Best Nursing Schools: DNP, 2023 (#28 among public institutions)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Source: US News
**Learn more about Mason's rankings from the University's rankings page.
NCLEX Pass Rates
- Traditional BSN: 83.65% first time pass rate (2023)
- Accelerated BSN: 94.03% first time pass rate (2023)
- APRN certification pass rates: 100% (average)
The Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN programs include preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam (National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses). See our graduates' NCLEX pass rates for the past five years.