The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies undergraduate nursing program has risen 23 places to no. 36 in the nation in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best College Nursing Programs Rankings.
“This significant rise reflects the excellence of our undergraduate nursing program and the extraordinary commitment and hard work of our faculty, staff, students and clinical partners,” said Dean Hudson Santos. “We are preparing the next generation of nurse leaders to provide exceptional care, lead change and improve health in the communities they serve.”
The School’s BSN program prepares students for professional nursing practice through classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and immersive training in the school’s 5-story S.H.A.R.E.® simulation hospital. Backed by clinical placements across more than 250 diverse partner sites, students gain experience across a variety of health care settings while developing the knowledge, clinical judgment, and leadership skills required for 21st century healthcare. The program’s latest annual first-time NCLEX pass rate was 97%, well above both Florida and national averages.
U.S. News determines its Best Nursing Program rankings based on peer assessments, relying on surveys completed by deans and senior faculty members at peer nursing institutions across the country. Currently, there are 893 entry-level BSN programs in the United States.
This new undergraduate milestone builds directly upon the school’s rigorous, sustained academic achievement and continued rise in national rankings. The U.S. News 2027 Best Graduate Schools lists the school’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at No. 26 in the nation, while the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program vaulted 15 spots to a historic high of No. 25. Additionally, the school’s three-year BSN-to-DNP Nurse Anesthesia track ranked No. 33 nationwide. All three graduate programs as well as the undergraduate program rank No. 1 among Florida’s private nursing schools.
The recognition comes as the school continues to advance nursing education, research, and clinical practice. It also underscores the school’s vital role in meeting an increasingly complex, growing demand for highly skilled nursing professionals equipped to shape the future of healthcare.
