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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
    • Ohio

      Franciscan University of Steubenville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $49,055
      Average cost out of state
      $49,055
      School Type
      Private

      Franciscan University of Steubenville

      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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post-Master Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Texas, New Hampshire, Arizona

      Franklin Pierce University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $67,225
      Average cost out of state
      $67,225
      School Type
      Private

      Franklin Pierce 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Education
      • Master of Business Administration and Health Administration Certificate
      • Nursing Leadership and Health Administration Certificate
      • Nursing and Health Administration Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Francis Tuttle Vocational Technical Center

      Average cost in state
      $2,200
      Average cost out of state
      $4,400
      School Type
      Private

      Francis Tuttle Vocational Technical 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 1, 2026
    • California

      Fresno City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,024
      Average cost out of state
      $30,024
      School Type
      Public

      Fresno City 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: May 7, 2026
    • Florida

      Galen College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,406
      Average cost out of state
      $44,406
      School Type
      Private

      Galen College of Nursing

      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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER’S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Arizona

      GateWay Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,630
      Average cost out of state
      $29,630
      School Type
      Public

      GateWay 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
      • Fast Track Practical Nursing
      • Nursing Refresher
      • Nurse Assisting
      Last Updated: May 11, 2026
    • California

      Gavilan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,172
      Average cost out of state
      $47,272
      School Type
      Public

      Gavilan 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: May 11, 2026
    • Oregon

      George Fox University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,954
      Average cost out of state
      $60,954
      School Type
      Private

      George Fox 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
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • New York

      George Mason University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,990
      Average cost out of state
      $43,575
      School Type
      Public

      George Mason 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)
      • 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
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • New York

      Genesee Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,575
      Average cost out of state
      $19,575
      School Type
      Public

      Genesee 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: May 13, 2026
    • District of Columbia

      Georgetown University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $74,520
      Average cost out of state
      $74,520
      School Type
      Private

      Georgetown 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nurse-Midwifery (NM)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Virginia

      George Washington University - Virginia Science and Technology Campus

      Average cost in state
      $88,000
      Average cost out of state
      $88,000

      George Washington University - Virginia Science and Technology 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
      • 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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Caring for the Complex Adults and Geriatric Patients
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Health Policy and Media Engagement
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia College and State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,995
      Average cost out of state
      $52,881
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia College and 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
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nurse Midwifery
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University

      Average cost in state
      $58,915
      Average cost out of state
      $58,915
      School Type
      Private

      Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Highlands College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,726
      Average cost out of state
      $12,426
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Highlands 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)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Northwestern Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,683
      Average cost out of state
      $27,535
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Northwestern Technical 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: May 13, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Perimeter College

      Average cost in state
      $30,857
      Average cost out of state
      $49,895

      Georgia Perimeter 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
    • Georgia

      Augusta University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,243
      Average cost out of state
      $41,621
      School Type
      Public

      Augusta 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Anesthesia Program
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Southern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $18,636
      Average cost out of state
      $33,276
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Southern 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
      • 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Southern University - Armstrong

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,016
      Average cost out of state
      $33,656
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Southern University - Armstrong

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Georgian Court University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,642
      Average cost out of state
      $38,642
      School Type
      Private

      Georgian Court 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)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Glen Oaks Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,131
      Average cost out of state
      $21,019
      School Type
      Public

      Glen Oaks 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 20, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Gillette College

      Average cost in state
      $27,515
      Average cost out of state
      $27,515

      Gillette 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 (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • California

      Glendale Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,366
      Average cost out of state
      $41,922
      School Type
      Public

      Glendale 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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026

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