Top Schools in the Philippines With the Highest Licensure Exam Passers

For students, the road to board exam success is filled with sleepless nights, endless review sessions, and moments of doubt and anxiety. As students go to extraordinary lengths to ensure their readiness for the exams, the institution that prepares them for it is as significant. For many students, selecting the perfect college has its own pros and cons. There are a lot of things to consider—from their reputation to their academic system. Another thing to add is the school’s ability to prepare students for their future goals.

Whether aspiring to become educators molding future generations, accountants ensuring financial integrity, or nurses providing quality healthcare, the journey to professional licensure demands dedication, expertise, and guidance. With this, it is important to know which schools stand out when it comes to licensure examination passers. 

We have listed the top three universities that have consistently produced the highest number of board passers in three pivotal fields: teaching, accounting, and nursing:

• Licensure Examination for Teachers – Elementary

• • University of the Philippines – Diliman. With an average passing rate of 98.6% between 2010-2022, the country’s national university prides itself on producing exceptional teachers. The school stood in Quezon City where it occupies 493 hectares of prime land. UPD produced 34 topnotchers since 2015.
  • De La Salle University – Manila. This university has an average passing rate of 97.4% between 2010-2022. Established in 1911, DLSU is a private sectarian university located on Taft Avenue in Manila. DLSU produced 9 topnotchers since 2015.
  • University of Santo Tomas. Between 2010-2022, UST has an average passing rate of 94.3%. It is the oldest existing university in the whole Asia as it was founded in 1611. UST produced 8 topnotchers since 2015.

• Licensure Examination for Teachers – Secondary

• • University of the Philippines – Visayas. With an exceptional average passing rate of 99.4%, UPV has been one of the top-performing schools between 2010-2022. The university has campuses in Miagao, Iloilo, and Iloilo City. UPV produced 4 topnotchers since 2015.
  • Ateneo De Manila University – Quezon City. ADMU has the same average passing rate of 99.4% between 2010-2022. It is also a private sectarian university founded in 1859 by the Jesuits. ADMU-QC produced 15 topnotchers since 2015.
  • University of the Philippines – Baguio. UPB has an average passing rate of 99.1% during the same time frame. It has three colleges that offer certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs. UPB produced 4 topnotchers since 2015.

• Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination

• • University of Santo Tomas. UST continues to have a 100% passing rate for nine consecutive years in PNLE. In the last examination, they have seven topnotchers among the 300 new nurses. UST produced 97 topnotchers since 2015.
  • Cebu Normal University. From 2010 to 2020 and 2022-2023, CNU has a 100% passing rate in PNLE. They also have six topnotchers in the November 2023 PNLE. CNU produced 34 topnotchers since 2015.

• • West Visayas State University. WVSU’s College of Nursing has been consistent in being part of the top five nursing schools in the NLE since 1980. They also produced four topnotchers in the recent NLE, with one being the top one. WVSU produced 58 topnotchers since 2015.

• Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination

• • University of the Philippines – Diliman. UPD also dominates the accounting field as they continue to have a high passing rate in the licensure examination. They scored 100% in the May 2023 exam. UPD produced 14 topnotchers since 2015.
  • University of the Santo Tomas. UST has been maintaining its place as one of the best accounting schools in the country. In the recent examination, they have the highest number of passers among first-time takers as well. UST produced 37 topnotchers since 2015.

• • University of San Carlos. This university has been producing topnotchers in the CPA licensure examination over the years. It is located in Cebu City and has been operating since 1948. USC produced 38 topnotchers since 2015.

While the choice of university plays a significant role in shaping your professional journey, your determination to learn and excel remains as important. A university can provide the resources, guidance, and opportunities necessary for success, but it is ultimately the student’s unwavering commitment to learning and growth that helps them towards their goals.

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