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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
    • Virginia

      Global Health Institute

      Average cost in state
      $22,616
      Average cost out of state
      $22,616

      Global Health Institute

      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 20, 2026
    • Arizona

      Grand Canyon University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $45,900
      Average cost out of state
      $45,900
      School Type
      Private

      Grand Canyon 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Grantham University Online

      Average cost in state
      $15,532
      Average cost out of state
      $15,532
      School Type
      Private

      Grantham University Online

      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
      • Nursing Leadership & Organizational Leadership Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Michigan

      Grand Valley State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,462
      Average cost out of state
      $37,424
      School Type
      Public

      Grand Valley 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
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Washington

      Grays Harbor College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,757
      Average cost out of state
      $26,757
      School Type
      Public

      Grays Harbor 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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Texas

      Grayson County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,703
      Average cost out of state
      $29,703
      School Type
      Public

      Grayson County 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Nevada

      Great Basin College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,137
      Average cost out of state
      $28,137
      School Type
      Public

      Great Basin 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Ohio

      Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development

      Average cost in state
      $18,500
      Average cost out of state
      $18,500

      Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,900
      Average cost out of state
      $20,900
      School Type
      Public

      Greater Johnstown 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 17, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Gwynedd-Mercy College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $57,028
      Average cost out of state
      $57,028
      School Type
      Private

      Gwynedd-Mercy 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Health Care Administration Certificate
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Charleston Southern University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,270‬
      Average cost out of state
      $34,270‬
      School Type
      Public

      Charleston 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • California

      Chabot College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,710
      Average cost out of state
      $47,790
      School Type
      Public

      Chabot 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 13, 2026
    • Alabama

      Chattahoochee Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,956
      Average cost out of state
      $31,568
      School Type
      Public

      Chattahoochee 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Illinois

      Chamberlain College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,575
      Average cost out of state
      $28,575
      School Type
      Private

      Chamberlain College of Nursing

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration and Leadership
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certificate in Population Health
      • Certificate in Healthcare Policy
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Certificate in Leadership Foundations
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • California

      Chaffey College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,422
      Average cost out of state
      $47,842
      School Type
      Public

      Chaffey 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)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Oregon

      Chemeketa Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,870
      Average cost out of state
      $21,870
      School Type
      Public

      Chemeketa 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 14, 2026
    • Maryland

      Chesapeake College

      Average cost in state
      $5,200
      Average cost out of state
      $10,860
      School Type
      Public

      Chesapeake 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Florida

      Chipola College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $13,930
      Average cost out of state
      $19,760
      School Type
      Public

      Chipola 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Chattanooga State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,900
      Average cost out of state
      $30,100
      School Type
      Public

      Chattanooga 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 14, 2026
    • Illinois

      City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,736
      Average cost out of state
      $15,432
      School Type
      Public

      City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman 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 14, 2026
    • Illinois

      City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,736
      Average cost out of state
      $15,432
      School Type
      Public

      City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Basic Nurse Assistant Training
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Illinois

      City Colleges of Chicago

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,736
      Average cost out of state
      $15,432
      School Type
      Public

      City Colleges of Chicago

      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)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • California

      City College of San Francisco

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,225
      Average cost out of state
      $47,625
      School Type
      Public

      City College of San Francisco

      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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Texas

      Clarendon College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,976
      Average cost out of state
      $7,064
      School Type
      Public

      Clarendon 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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026

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