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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
    • Oregon

      Clatsop Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,680
      Average cost out of state
      $33,680
      School Type
      Public

      Clatsop 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
      • Nursing Diploma (hospital-based RN training)
      Last Updated: August 4, 2026
    • Georgia

      Clayton State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,951
      Average cost out of state
      $39,141
      School Type
      Public

      Clayton 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $19,485
      Average cost out of state
      $19,485
      School Type
      Public

      Clearfield County Career and 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: April 27, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Clemson University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $38,198
      Average cost out of state
      $66,180
      School Type
      Public

      Clemson 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: August 4, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Cleveland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,280
      Average cost out of state
      $8,040
      School Type
      Public

      Cleveland 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
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Cleveland State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,954
      Average cost out of state
      $26,954
      School Type
      Public

      Cleveland 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
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Ohio

      Cleveland State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,658
      Average cost out of state
      $21,791
      School Type
      Public

      Cleveland 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Health Systems Nursing Leadership (HSNL)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: August 4, 2026
    • New York

      Clinton Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,832
      Average cost out of state
      $6,888
      School Type
      Public

      Clinton 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 27, 2026
    • Kansas

      Cloud County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,880
      Average cost out of state
      $21,880
      School Type
      Public

      Cloud County 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Clovis Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,344
      Average cost out of state
      $18,296
      School Type
      Public

      Clovis 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 27, 2026
    • Missouri

      Coahoma Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,400
      Average cost out of state
      $3,400
      School Type
      Public

      Coahoma 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
      • CNA to LPN
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Alabama

      Coastal Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,930
      Average cost out of state
      $33,610
      School Type
      Public

      Coastal Alabama 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
      Last Updated: August 4, 2026
    • Texas

      Coastal Bend College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,865
      Average cost out of state
      $19,175
      School Type
      Public

      Coastal Bend 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Coastal Carolina Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,660
      Average cost out of state
      $22,660
      School Type
      Public

      Coastal Carolina 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
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Arizona

      Cochise College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,050
      Average cost out of state
      $4,050
      School Type
      Public

      Cochise 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing - Certificate
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Iowa

      Coe College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $76,472
      Average cost out of state
      $76,472
      School Type
      Private

      Coe 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 27, 2026
    • Kansas

      Colby Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,627
      Average cost out of state
      $20,627
      School Type
      Public

      Colby 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
      • CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Colby-Sawyer College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,300
      Average cost out of state
      $42,300
      School Type
      Private

      Colby-Sawyer 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Management & Executive Leadership Post-Master’s Certificate
      • Nursing Education Post-Master’s Certificate
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Post-Master’s Certificate
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      College Misericordia

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $65,104
      Average cost out of state
      $65,104
      School Type
      Private

      College Misericordia

      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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      College of Central Florida

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,398
      Average cost out of state
      $29,198
      School Type
      Public

      College of Central Florida

      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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Georgia

      College of Coastal Georgia

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,730
      Average cost out of state
      $39,480
      School Type
      Public

      College of Coastal Georgia

      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 29, 2026
    • Illinois

      College of DuPage

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,668
      Average cost out of state
      $37,068
      School Type
      Public

      College of DuPage

      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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      College of Lake County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,904
      Average cost out of state
      $29,904
      School Type
      Public

      College of Lake County

      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
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • California

      College of Marin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $8,820
      School Type
      Public

      College of Marin

      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 29, 2026

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