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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
    • Minnesota

      College of Saint Scholastica

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $62,490
      Average cost out of state
      $62,490
      School Type
      Private

      College of Saint Scholastica

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program
      • Certificate in Healthcare Executive Leadership
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • North Carolina

      College of the Albemarle

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,774
      Average cost out of state
      $28,418
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Albemarle

      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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • California

      College of San Mateo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,211
      Average cost out of state
      $47,263
      School Type
      Public

      College of San Mateo

      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: April 29, 2026
    • Nevada

      College of Southern Nevada

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $51,960
      Average cost out of state
      $69,760
      School Type
      Public

      College of Southern Nevada

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • California

      College of the Canyons

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,400
      Average cost out of state
      $44,168
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Canyons

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Texas

      College of the Mainland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,924‬
      Average cost out of state
      $30,584‬
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Mainland

      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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      College of the Menominee Nation

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,762
      Average cost out of state
      $19,762
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Menominee Nation

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Maryland

      Coppin State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,844
      Average cost out of state
      $38,908
      School Type
      Public

      Coppin 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • New York

      Corning Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,230
      Average cost out of state
      $11,186
      School Type
      Public

      Corning 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: April 15, 2026
    • Texas

      Covenant School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $14,398
      Average cost out of state
      $14,398
      School Type
      Private

      Covenant School of Nursing

      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: April 30, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School

      Average cost in state
      $18,120
      Average cost out of state
      $18,120
      School Type
      Public

      Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School

      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: April 30, 2026
    • Missouri

      Crowder College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,356
      Average cost out of state
      $24,456
      School Type
      Public

      Crowder 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: April 30, 2026
    • Missouri

      Culver-Stockton College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $49,131
      Average cost out of state
      $49,131
      School Type
      Private

      Culver-Stockton 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: April 30, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Cumberland County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,380
      Average cost out of state
      $5,220
      School Type
      Public

      Cumberland County 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 RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Borough of Manhattan Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,753
      Average cost out of state
      $37,753
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Borough of Manhattan 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Hostos Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600‬
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Hostos 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - New York City College of Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - New York City College of Technology

      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: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Queensborough Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Queensborough 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: May 1, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Dakota College at Bottineau

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,179
      Average cost out of state
      $16,097
      School Type
      Public

      Dakota College at Bottineau

      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 RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Michigan

      Davenport University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $56,458
      Average cost out of state
      $56,458
      School Type
      Private

      Davenport 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: May 1, 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
    • Pennsylvania

      Delaware County Community College

      Average cost in state
      29,449
      Average cost out of state
      $33,736
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Perioperative Nursing Certificate
      • RN First Assistant in Surgery Program
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Texas

      Del Mar College

      Average cost in state
      $3,500
      Average cost out of state
      $6,110
      School Type
      Public

      Del Mar 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026

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