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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
    • 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
    • Colorado

      Colorado State University - Pueblo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,934
      Average cost out of state
      $45,554
      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: April 14, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado Technical University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,664
      Average cost out of state
      $10,664
      School Type
      Private

      Colorado Technical 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Alverno College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,212
      Average cost out of state
      $34,212
      School Type
      Private

      Alverno College

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 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
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma Panhandle State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,661
      Average cost out of state
      $16,661
      School Type
      Public

      Oklahoma Panhandle State 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)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma City University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,698
      Average cost out of state
      $30,698
      School Type
      Private

      Oklahoma City 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 MSN (Bachelor to Master’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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,506
      Average cost out of state
      $8,106
      School Type
      Public

      Oklahoma City 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Virginia

      Old Dominion University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,300
      Average cost out of state
      $33,300
      School Type
      Public

      Old Dominion 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Physician’s Assistant
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York, Pennsylvania

      Olean General Hospital

      School Type
      Private

      Olean General Hospital

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Olivet Nazarene University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $54,730
      Average cost out of state
      $54,730
      School Type
      Private

      Olivet Nazarene 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Transformational Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Washington

      Olympic College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,598‬
      Average cost out of state
      $11,598‬
      School Type
      Public

      Olympic 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      Orange County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,168
      Average cost out of state
      $12,336‬
      School Type
      Public

      Orange County 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
      • AAS to BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Oregon

      Oregon Health & Science University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,664
      Average cost out of state
      $19,584
      School Type
      Public

      Oregon Health &amp; Science 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)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Health Systems and Organizational Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Ohio

      Otterbein College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,516
      Average cost out of state
      $37,516
      School Type
      Private

      Otterbein 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 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
    • Ohio

      Owens Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,500
      Average cost out of state
      $15,000
      School Type
      Public

      Owens 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Our Lady of the Holy Cross College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,719
      Average cost out of state
      $33,719
      School Type
      Private

      Our Lady of the Holy Cross 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
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Florida

      Palm Beach State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,374
      Average cost out of state
      $39,611
      School Type
      Private

      Palm Beach 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Colorado

      Pikes Peak Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,403
      Average cost out of state
      $42,208
      School Type
      Public

      Pikes Peak 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Platte College - Oklahoma City North Campus

      Average cost in state
      $23,403
      Average cost out of state
      $23,403
      School Type
      Private

      Platte College - Oklahoma City North 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Kansas

      Pratt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,948
      Average cost out of state
      $13,592
      School Type
      Public

      Pratt 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Indiana

      Purdue University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,140
      Average cost out of state
      $47,172
      School Type
      Public

      Purdue 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Virginia

      Radford University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,894
      Average cost out of state
      $22,892
      School Type
      Public

      Radford 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 (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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