The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) College of Nursing online programs have received top national recognitions through U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings.
This includes a No. 38 placement for its RN-to-BSN program. U.S. News & World Report’s rankings were released Tuesday, Jan. 27.
PNW’s nationally recognized RN-to-BSN online program was included among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the 2026 rankings, placing 38 among 359 surveyed online bachelor’s programs. The ranking was an increase from No. 51 on the 2025 listing.
PNW’s program offers an avenue for busy nursing professionals to earn an accelerated degree option, gaining additional skills and credentials needed to advance their careers. The program empowers working RNs to deepen their clinical expertise and earn their BSN in as few as 10 months.
“We are proud to receive this national recognition of excellence in online education that is both meaningful and affirming of our mission,” said Amy Fry, dean of the PNW College of Nursing. “The PNW College of Nursing is committed to student-centered, innovative education that prepares students to impact health care as leaders through compassionate, evidence-based practice. Congratulations to our faculty, staff, students and clinical partners on these rankings.”
To learn more about PNW’s online nursing programs, visit pnw.edu/nursing-online.
