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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

      Curry College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $75,085
      Average cost out of state
      $75,085
      School Type
      Private

      Curry 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      D'Youville College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,420
      Average cost out of state
      $37,420
      School Type
      Private

      D'Youville 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      Daemen College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,290
      Average cost out of state
      $37,290
      School Type
      Private

      Daemen 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
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nursing Executive Leadership Certificate
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Perspectives in Oncology Nursing for International RNS
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Dakota Nursing Program at Bismarck State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,489
      Average cost out of state
      $10,489
      School Type
      Public

      Dakota Nursing Program at Bismarck 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Mountain Gateway Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,758
      Average cost out of state
      $10,056
      School Type
      Public

      Mountain Gateway 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
      • PN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Dakota Nursing Program at Lake Region State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,893
      Average cost out of state
      $6,893
      School Type
      Public

      Dakota Nursing Program at Lake Region 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Dakota Nursing Program at Williston State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,035
      Average cost out of state
      $23,217
      School Type
      Public

      Dakota Nursing Program at Williston 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Georgia

      Dalton State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,906
      Average cost out of state
      $29,296
      School Type
      Public

      Dalton 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
      • 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)
      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
    • Utah

      Davis Technical College

      Average cost in state
      $42,645
      Average cost out of state
      $42,645
      School Type
      Public

      Davis 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens Campus)

      Average cost in state
      $4,576
      Average cost out of state
      $11,438
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens Campus)

      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: April 15, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Delgado Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $4,824
      Average cost out of state
      $4,824
      School Type
      Public

      Delgado 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 RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Delta College of Arts and Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $31,000
      Average cost out of state
      $31,000
      School Type
      Public

      Delta College of Arts and 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
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Delta State University

      Average cost in state
      $23,886
      Average cost out of state
      $23,886
      School Type
      Public

      Delta 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Vermont

      Castleton State College

      Average cost in state
      $25,482
      Average cost out of state
      $42,450
      School Type
      Public

      Castleton State 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
      Certificate Programs
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Catawba Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,731
      Average cost out of state
      $8,875
      School Type
      Public

      Catawba Valley 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 RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Cedar Crest College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $47,034
      Average cost out of state
      $47,034
      School Type
      Private

      Cedar Crest College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • 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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Maryland

      Cecil Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,140
      Average cost out of state
      $8,490‬
      School Type
      Public

      Cecil 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 Nurse (LPN)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Cedarville University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,342
      Average cost out of state
      $48,342
      School Type
      Private

      Cedarville University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • New York

      Cayuga County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,616
      Average cost out of state
      $11,232
      School Type
      Public

      Cayuga 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: April 17, 2026
    • Alabama

      Central Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,368
      Average cost out of state
      $41, 298
      School Type
      Public

      Central Alabama Community College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Nursing Diploma (hospital-based RN training)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • District of Columbia

      Catholic University of America

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $88,292
      Average cost out of state
      $88,292
      School Type
      Private

      Catholic University of America

      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
      • Dual Acute and Primary Care Pediatric
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Virginia

      Centra College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,352
      Average cost out of state
      $30,352
      School Type
      Private

      Centra College of Nursing

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Arizona

      Central Arizona College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,360
      Average cost out of state
      $6,720
      School Type
      Public

      Central Arizona 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026

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