Who AI recommends, and when it changes.
Data as of Apr 9, 2026 · Based on 10 AI answers · A buyer need in Online Degree and Certificate Programs. · See how Parse measures this
AI assistants do not recommend a single top online nursing program, instead presenting a highly contested field. Recommendations are consistently segmented by degree type, with different universities suggested for ADN, RN-to-BSN, and MSN programs, resulting in no clear overall winner.
Recommendation share
Duquesne University leads at 10% of AI recommendations; Herzing University follows at 10%.
By platform
Platforms disagree: Duquesne University leads on ChatGPT, Herzing University on Google AI Overviews.
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