At No. 47 in the nation, the nursing program at Villanova University is the third highest ranking program in the state. Villanova offers one the most extensive varieties of nursing degrees anywhere, all at the graduate level. The program offers the Master of Science degree with four areas of concentration: adult practitioner, pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing and family practitioner. The university also offers a post-master's degree certificate in nursing education. Beyond these, Villanova offers master's degrees in nurse anesthesia and health care administration. The health care administration program is offered online for students who must continue working while attending school. Likewise, the doctoral nursing program at Villanova is pursued through distance education.
Villanova University
College of Nursing
800 Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA 19085
610-519-4900
villanovanursing.com
The second highest ranked nursing program in Pennsylvania is the University of Pittsburgh's School of Nursing. At No. 7 according to "U.S. News," Pitt's program is one of the elite in the nation. Unlike Villanova, Pitt offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various nursing concentrations, including the traditional Bachelor of Science program for new and transfer students. The university also offers a program for those pursuing nursing as a second degree or for registered nurses who don't have bachelor's degrees. At the graduate level, Pitt offers the Master of Science, doctorate and Doctor of Nursing Practice. Multiple areas of concentration are offered within the master's degree program.
University of Pittsburgh
School of Nursing
Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
412-624-4586
nursing.pitt.edu
The top-rated nursing program in the state is at the state's most prestigious school, the University of Pennsylvania. Penn's program ranked No. 3 in the nation in 2007. The undergraduate program is offered in the traditional format and an accelerated format for registered nurses and students seeking second degrees. At the graduate-degree level, Penn offers the master's, doctorate and Doctor of Nursing Practice. The master's program has 11 nurse practitioner specializations along with programs in clinical nursing, nurse midwifery, nurse anesthesia and psychiatric mental health nursing. The school also offers a nursing and health care administration option in conjunction with Penn's Wharton School of Business.
University of Pennsylvania
School of Nursing
420 Guardian Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
214-898-8281
nursing.upenn.edu