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    Nursing schools and programs

    There are numerous nursing schools and programs available throughout the country, providing a wide range of nursing classes, degrees and certifications to choose from. Use the tools below to explore best colleges for nursing and the best nursing programs based on the criteria that fit your specific needs and career goals.

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    Location
    Degree
    School type
    • Thomas More College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $57,623
      Average cost out of state
      $57,623
      School Type
      Private

      Thomas More College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 31, 2025
    • Western Governors University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,210
      Average cost out of state
      $27,210
      School Type
      Private

      Western Governors University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Education (NE)
      • Nursing – Leadership & Management
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: August 12, 2024
    • York Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,980
      Average cost out of state
      $35,614
      School Type
      Public

      York Technical College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: August 14, 2024
    • Auburn University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $10424
      Average cost out of state
      $28040
      School Type
      Public

      Auburn University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (ANP-BC) Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 14, 2024
    • York College of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,920
      Average cost out of state
      $26,920
      School Type
      Private

      York College of Pennsylvania

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • ADULT-GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER POST MASTER'S CERTIFICATE(AGNPPMC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 11, 2025
    • York County School of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $18,720
      Average cost out of state
      $18,720

      York County School of Technology

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: October 17, 2024
    • Pennsylvania

      Pennsylvania State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $26,252
      Average cost out of state
      $50,630
      School Type
      Public

      Pennsylvania State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

      Average cost in state
      $17,600
      Average cost out of state
      $18,830
      School Type
      Public

      Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Paris Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,780
      Average cost out of state
      $7,980
      School Type
      Public

      Paris Junior College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Pasco-Hernando State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,317
      Average cost out of state
      $36,017
      School Type
      Public

      Pasco-Hernando State College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • ADN to BSN (Associate to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northwest Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,880
      Average cost out of state
      $22,880
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Technical College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Northwest Technical Institute

      Average cost in state
      $28,190
      Average cost out of state
      $28,190

      Northwest Technical Institute

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Montgomery County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,205
      Average cost out of state
      $38,341
      School Type
      Public

      Montgomery County Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • North Carolina

      North Carolina A&T State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,519
      Average cost out of state
      $43,243
      School Type
      Public

      North Carolina A&amp;T State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Moore Norman Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,679
      Average cost out of state
      $35,386.
      School Type
      Public

      Moore Norman Technology Center

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Maryland

      Montgomery College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $42,175
      Average cost out of state
      $45,771
      School Type
      Public

      Montgomery College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Alabama

      Herzing University - Birmingham Campus

      Average cost in state
      $40,150
      Average cost out of state
      $40,150
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Birmingham Campus

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Georgia

      Herzing University - Atlanta Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Atlanta Campus

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Edison State Community College

      Average cost in state
      $25,328
      Average cost out of state
      $30,056
      School Type
      Public

      Edison State Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Daytona Beach Community College

      Average cost in state
      $21,025
      Average cost out of state
      $33,035
      School Type
      Public

      Daytona Beach Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • California

      De Anza College

      Average cost in state
      $30,607
      Average cost out of state
      $30,607
      School Type
      Public

      De Anza College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Idaho

      Boise State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,872
      Average cost out of state
      $51,400
      School Type
      Public

      Boise State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Missouri

      Bolivar Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,700
      Average cost out of state
      $14,700
      School Type
      Private

      Bolivar Technical College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Brazosport College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,926
      Average cost out of state
      $21,484
      School Type
      Public

      Brazosport College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to ADN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026

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