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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
    • Florida

      Jersey College - Tampa Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,417
      Average cost out of state
      $53,417
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Tampa 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Jacksonville Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Jacksonville 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Kentucky Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,720
      Average cost out of state
      $56,720
      School Type
      Private

      Kentucky Christian 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 1, 2026
    • Maine

      Kennebec Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,086
      Average cost out of state
      $19,086
      School Type
      Public

      Kennebec 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - West Palm Beach Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - West Palm Beach 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Melbourne Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Melbourne 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Lakeland Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Lakeland 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Sarasota Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Sarasota 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Miami Campus

      Average cost in state
      $23,248
      Average cost out of state
      $23,248

      Keiser University - Miami 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Kentucky State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,575
      Average cost out of state
      $25,293
      School Type
      Public

      Kentucky 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
      • 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 1, 2026
    • New York

      Kingsborough Community College

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

      Kingsborough 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 1, 2026
    • Texas

      Kilgore College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,700
      Average cost out of state
      $6,570
      School Type
      Public

      Kilgore 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Kettering College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,906
      Average cost out of state
      $38,906
      School Type
      Private

      Kettering 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Keuka College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,554
      Average cost out of state
      $55,554
      School Type
      Private

      Keuka 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $41,052
      Average cost out of state
      $41,052
      School Type
      Private

      Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Long Island University

      Average cost in state
      $41,052
      Average cost out of state
      $41,052
      School Type
      Private

      Long Island 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Lees-McRae College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      School Type
      Private

      Lees-McRae 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana State University - Alexandria

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,570
      Average cost out of state
      $33,418
      School Type
      Public

      Louisiana State University - Alexandria

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,316
      Average cost out of state
      $40,650
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Valley 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 1, 2026
    • California

      Los Medanos College

      Average cost in state
      $33,446
      Average cost out of state
      $39,802
      School Type
      Public

      Los Medanos 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: April 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Laurel Ridge Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,942
      Average cost out of state
      $27,380
      School Type
      Public

      Laurel Ridge 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Southwest College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,637
      Average cost out of state
      $43,941
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Southwest 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,840
      Average cost out of state
      $18,840
      School Type
      Private

      Louisiana Christian 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana State University at Eunice

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,968
      Average cost out of state
      $27,332
      School Type
      Public

      Louisiana State University at Eunice

      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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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