MSN & RN-MSN Programs in District of Columbia

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for District of Columbia here.

Updated: February 5, 2026
George Washington University

George Washington University

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACME CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
99.7%
RN test takers per year
26
RN rank (2025)
#1
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Howard University

Howard University

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
88.9%
RN test takers per year
38
RN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend