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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
    • Massachusetts

      Boston College

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $72,180
      Average cost out of state
      $72,180
      School Type
      Private

      Boston College

      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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Bob Jones University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,510
      Average cost out of state
      $36,510
      School Type
      Private

      Bob Jones 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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Washington

      Bellevue College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,824
      Average cost out of state
      $44,727
      School Type
      Public

      Bellevue 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      Augustana College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,522
      Average cost out of state
      $53,522
      School Type
      Private

      Augustana 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: March 5, 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
    • Kentucky

      Berea College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $64,622
      Average cost out of state
      $64,622
      School Type
      Private

      Berea 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 9, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Bluefield State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,227
      Average cost out of state
      $34,888
      School Type
      Public

      Bluefield State 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Maryland

      Bowie State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,058
      Average cost out of state
      $40,928
      School Type
      Public

      Bowie 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate – Certificate of Advanced Study (PMC-CAS)
      • Nurse Educator Post-Master's Certificate - (NE-PMC)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Bluegrass Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Bluegrass Community and 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
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Oregon

      Blue Mountain Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,290
      Average cost out of state
      $25,015
      School Type
      Public

      Blue Mountain 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
    • New Jersey

      Bergen Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,979
      Average cost out of state
      $32,496
      School Type
      Public

      Bergen 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
    • Tennessee

      Austin Peay State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,216
      Average cost out of state
      $33,925
      School Type
      Public

      Austin Peay 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Georgia

      Augusta State University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,894
      Average cost out of state
      $44,360
      School Type
      Public

      Augusta 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      • (CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
      • PMHNP-BC Adult
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Augsburg University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $45,992
      Average cost out of state
      $45,992
      School Type
      Private

      Augsburg 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
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Transcultural Nursing Leadership
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Missouri

      Avila University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,540
      Average cost out of state
      $41,540
      School Type
      Private

      Avila 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
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Ohio

      Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,200
      Average cost out of state
      $25,200
      School Type
      Private

      Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Maryland

      Anne Arundel Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,668
      Average cost out of state
      $31,956
      School Type
      Public

      Anne Arundel 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Ohio

      Belmont College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,880
      Average cost out of state
      $18,162
      School Type
      Public

      Belmont 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Kansas

      Bethel College - North Newton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,818
      Average cost out of state
      $35,818
      School Type
      Private

      Bethel College - North Newton

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Bellevue University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,770
      Average cost out of state
      $13,770
      School Type
      Private

      Bellevue 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)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Alabama

      Auburn University Montgomery

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,742
      Average cost out of state
      $43,338
      School Type
      Public

      Auburn University Montgomery

      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)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • California

      American University of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,625
      Average cost out of state
      $40,625
      School Type
      Private

      American University of Health Sciences

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026

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