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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
    • Minnesota

      St. Catherine University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,582
      Average cost out of state
      $33,582
      School Type
      Private

      St. Catherine 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
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Nebraska

      University of Nebraska

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,770
      Average cost out of state
      $73,590
      School Type
      Public

      University of Nebraska

      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)
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026
    • South Dakota

      University of South Dakota

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,664
      Average cost out of state
      $25,364
      School Type
      Public

      University of South Dakota

      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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Winston-Salem State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,728
      Average cost out of state
      $29,975
      School Type
      Public

      Winston-Salem 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)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • Colorado

      Front Range Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,206
      Average cost out of state
      $48,898
      School Type
      Public

      Front Range Community 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: August 14, 2026
    • Georgia

      Middle Georgia State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,086‬
      Average cost out of state
      $17,638
      School Type
      Public

      Middle Georgia 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
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: August 27, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,618
      Average cost out of state
      $52,296
      School Type
      Public

      Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner(PCFNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Missouri

      Saint Louis University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $83,710
      Average cost out of state
      $83,710
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Louis 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)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse Education Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: June 18, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A&M Univeristy - Corpus Christi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,486
      Average cost out of state
      $43,924
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A&amp;M Univeristy - Corpus Christi

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Health Care Administration Certificate
      • Leadership in Nursing Systems Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      University of Massachusetts - Boston

      Average cost in state
      $40,946
      Average cost out of state
      $63,752
      School Type
      Public

      University of Massachusetts - Boston

      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 PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Educator Certificate Program
      • Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Eastern Kentucky University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,224
      Average cost out of state
      $40,334
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Kentucky 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
      • Rural Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practition
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Gaston College

      Average cost in state
      $2,432
      Average cost out of state
      $8,576

      Gaston 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Idaho

      Idaho State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,444
      Average cost out of state
      $50,880
      School Type
      Public

      Idaho 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University - Kokomo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,136
      Average cost out of state
      $39,836
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University - Kokomo

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • New York

      Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

      Average cost in state
      $170,154
      Average cost out of state
      $170,154
      School Type
      Private

      Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Robert Morris University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,090
      Average cost out of state
      $37,090
      School Type
      Private

      Robert Morris 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: May 27, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Southern University and A&M College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,136
      Average cost out of state
      $32,566
      School Type
      Public

      Southern University and A&amp;M 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Georgia

      College of Coastal Georgia

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,730
      Average cost out of state
      $39,480
      School Type
      Public

      College of Coastal Georgia

      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: April 29, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Methodist University

      Average cost in state
      $61,223
      Average cost out of state
      $44,870
      School Type
      Private

      Methodist 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Florida

      Northwest Florida State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,040
      Average cost out of state
      $13,195
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Florida 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Kansas

      Ottawa University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,060
      Average cost out of state
      $38,060
      School Type
      Private

      Ottawa 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)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      Trocaire College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,060
      Average cost out of state
      $21,060
      School Type
      Private

      Trocaire 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
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Dominguez Hills

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,838
      Average cost out of state
      $6,838
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Dominguez Hills

      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
      • Pre-Licensure BSN Program
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Public Health Nurse Certificate
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (PCNS-BC) Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS-BC)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 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

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