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Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Ranked Among Nation’s Top 10 Online RN-to-BSN Programs by Nurse.org

Jul 21, 2026

National ranking recognizes Joyce University for academic quality, affordability, and online excellence in nursing education

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences has been named one of the best online RN-to-BSN programs in the country, earning the No. 9 spot on Nurse.org’s 2026 Best Online RN-to-BSN Programs ranking. The recognition places Joyce University among an elite group of institutions from across the nation evaluated for academic performance, reputation, and value.

Nurse.org, a leading national resource for nursing professionals and students, evaluated hundreds of accredited programs using a proprietary methodology that incorporates federal education data from IPEDS and College Scorecard, as well as review from experienced registered nurses. Programs were assessed across categories including accreditation, graduation rates, student-to-faculty ratio, affordability, and the availability of online and flexible learning options.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students to excellence in nursing education,” said Dr. Tami Rogers, Dean of Nursing. “Our online RN-to-BSN program is designed to meet nurses where they are — providing a rigorous, accessible pathway for working professionals who are ready to advance their practice and their impact.”

Joyce University’s online RN-to-BSN program prepares registered nurses to build on their clinical experience with advanced coursework in leadership, evidence-based practice, population health, and professional development. The program is designed with working nurses in mind, offering flexibility with an online format that allows students to continue their careers while earning their degree.

The Nurse.org 2026 rankings represent the most competitive pool of nursing programs in the nation, with only 10 schools earning recognition in the Online RN-to-BSN category. Joyce University joins institutions including the University of Rochester, Pacific Union College, Sacred Heart University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the list.

For more information about Joyce University’s online RN-to-BSN program, visit www.joyce.edu.

ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin, Joyce University enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.

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