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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
    • Texas

      Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Consortium

      Average cost in state
      $12,000
      Average cost out of state
      $12,000
      School Type
      Private

      Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Consortium

      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)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Penn State World Campus

      Average cost in state
      $15,510
      Average cost out of state
      $15,510

      Penn State World 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Nurse Practitioner (NP) Pathway (BSN → MSN/DNP)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • Nursing Forensics
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Certificate in Nursing Management
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School

      Average cost in state
      $25,734
      Average cost out of state
      $25,734
      School Type
      Public

      Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School

      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
    • Georgia

      Piedmont College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $51,716
      Average cost out of state
      $51,716
      School Type
      Private

      Piedmont 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 1, 2026
    • Arizona

      Pitt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,918
      Average cost out of state
      $27,062
      School Type
      Public

      Pitt 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 1, 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
    • Virginia

      Piedmont Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,072
      Average cost out of state
      $11,123
      School Type
      Public

      Piedmont Virginia 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Arizona

      Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

      Average cost in state
      $59,406
      Average cost out of state
      $59,406
      School Type
      Private

      Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Colorado

      Pima Medical Institute - Aurora Campus

      Average cost in state
      $26,976
      Average cost out of state
      $26,976
      School Type
      Private

      Pima Medical Institute - Aurora 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
      • 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      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
    • Arizona

      Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Campus

      Average cost in state
      $59,406
      Average cost out of state
      $59,406
      School Type
      Private

      Pima Medical Institute - Mesa 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
      • 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Maryland

      Prince George's Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,100
      Average cost out of state
      $39,828
      School Type
      Public

      Prince George's 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
      • CNA to LPN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Delaware

      POLYTECH Adult Education

      Average cost in state
      $16,999
      Average cost out of state
      $16,999
      School Type
      Public

      POLYTECH Adult Education

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Polk State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,821
      Average cost out of state
      $30,119
      School Type
      Public

      Polk 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: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Professional Medical Careers Institute

      Average cost in state
      $18,074
      Average cost out of state
      $18,074
      School Type
      Private

      Professional Medical Careers 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      • LVN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,948
      Average cost out of state
      $59,000
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers 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
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nurse Midwifery
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
      • Family Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Sage School of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,262
      Average cost out of state
      $38,262
      School Type
      Private

      Sage School of Health Sciences

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
      • Practitioner (Post-master’s certificate only)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Catherine University (St. Paul)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,100
      Average cost out of state
      $32,100
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Catherine University (St. Paul)

      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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Sacramento City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,188
      Average cost out of state
      $32,188
      School Type
      Public

      Sacramento 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: April 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Catherine University (Minneapolis)

      Average cost in state
      $32,100
      Average cost out of state
      $32,100
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Catherine University (Minneapolis)

      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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Sacred Heart University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $69,544
      Average cost out of state
      $69,544
      School Type
      Private

      Sacred Heart 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Administration Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administration
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University - Camden

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,468
      Average cost out of state
      $49,230
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers University - Camden

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post Masters Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Saint Anthony College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,720
      Average cost out of state
      $24,720
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Anthony 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Saint Anselm College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $72,702
      Average cost out of state
      $72,702
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Anselm 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 1, 2026

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