39 Best Public Diploma Nursing Universities in the USA

Compare 108 programs at 39 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $32,875/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 42,284

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,339/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $60,409
Students: 45,638

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Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,637/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 19,633

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Utah State University

Logan, Utah · Public University · Est. 1888

US #62 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,936/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $54,022
Students: 20,272

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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1819

US #63 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,565/yr
Admission rate: 17%
Earnings (10yr): $86,863
Students: 17,597

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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $45,388
Students: 19,320

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,415/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $49,500
Students: 6,762

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,489/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $44,792
Students: 17,244

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr): $49,774
Students: 4,562

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Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #181 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,256/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $47,295
Students: 7,451

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The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas · Public University · Est. 1895

US #182 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,951/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,199
Students: 32,294

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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1965

US #240 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,369/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $52,528
Students: 6,341

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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #244 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,550/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 7,877

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Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1899

US #265 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,085/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $47,107
Students: 6,556

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1894

US #277 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,559/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $52,021
Students: 7,306

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Vermont State University

Randolph, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1866

US #281 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,212/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,331
Students: 3,590

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University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1956

US #314 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $7,007/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $53,230
Students: 4,411

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Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1893

US #368 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,635/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $46,001
Students: 2,385

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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1934

US #411 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $4,904/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $38,550
Students: 3,357

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CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, New York · Public University · Est. 1967

US #476 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,148/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $58,013
Students: 10,696

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #513 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $55,246
Students: 5,728

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The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, Texas · Public University · Est. 1973

US #522 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,723/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $56,073
Students: 3,911

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Graduates of Nursing programmes report a median $69,710 two years after finishing, across 1,442 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $27,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Diploma Nursing universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Ohio State University-Main Campus, Ohio University-Main Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Diploma Nursing universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Diploma Nursing universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Diploma Nursing universities in the USA

This page lists public Diploma Nursing universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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