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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
    • New York

      College of Mount Saint Vincent

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,500
      Average cost out of state
      $46,500
      School Type
      Private

      College of Mount Saint Vincent

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New Jersey

      College of New Jersey

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $44,640
      Average cost out of state
      $51,174
      School Type
      Public

      College of New Jersey

      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)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • (NCSN) National Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
      • (NNP-BC) NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
      Last Updated: August 5, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      College of Our Lady of the Elms

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,707
      Average cost out of state
      $60,707
      School Type
      Private

      College of Our Lady of the Elms

      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 to MSN (combined bridge)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      College of Saint Benedict

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $59,782
      Average cost out of state
      $59,782
      School Type
      Private

      College of Saint Benedict

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Nebraska

      College of Saint Mary

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $45,948
      Average cost out of state
      $45,948
      School Type
      Private

      College of Saint Mary

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: August 5, 2026
    • 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
    • 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
    • Idaho

      College of Southern Idaho

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,217
      Average cost out of state
      $20,697
      School Type
      Public

      College of Southern Idaho

      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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Maryland

      College of Southern Maryland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,762
      Average cost out of state
      $34,462
      School Type
      Public

      College of Southern Maryland

      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: August 5, 2026
    • Nevada

      College of Southern Nevada

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $53,800
      Average cost out of state
      $72,900
      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: August 5, 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 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
    • California

      College of the Desert

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,533
      Average cost out of state
      $48,229
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Desert

      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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Texas

      College of the Mainland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,390
      Average cost out of state
      $31,050
      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: August 20, 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
    • California

      College of the Redwoods

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,452
      Average cost out of state
      $42,372
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Redwoods

      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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • California

      College of the Sequoias

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      ​$33,894
      Average cost out of state
      ​$33,894
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Sequoias

      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 14, 2026
    • Idaho

      College of Western Idaho

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,599
      Average cost out of state
      $18,535
      School Type
      Public

      College of Western Idaho

      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 (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • Texas

      Collin County Community College District

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,054
      Average cost out of state
      $32,224
      School Type
      Public

      Collin County Community College District

      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
    • Colorado

      Colorado Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $59,824
      Average cost out of state
      $59,824
      School Type
      Private

      Colorado Christian 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
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado Mesa University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,702
      Average cost out of state
      $44,454
      School Type
      Public

      Colorado Mesa 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado Mountain College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,642
      Average cost out of state
      $36,842
      School Type
      Public

      Colorado Mountain 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado Northwestern Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,658
      Average cost out of state
      $24,338
      School Type
      Public

      Colorado Northwestern 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado State University - Pueblo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,076
      Average cost out of state
      $45,036
      School Type
      Public

      Colorado State University - Pueblo

      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
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: July 28, 2026

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