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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
    • New Hampshire

      Colby-Sawyer College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,300
      Average cost out of state
      $42,300
      School Type
      Private

      Colby-Sawyer 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
      • 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
      • Nursing Management & Executive Leadership Post-Master’s Certificate
      • Nursing Education Post-Master’s Certificate
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Post-Master’s Certificate
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Arizona

      Cochise College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,050
      Average cost out of state
      $4,050
      School Type
      Public

      Cochise 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
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Illinois

      College of Lake County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,904
      Average cost out of state
      $29,904
      School Type
      Public

      College of Lake County

      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
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • California

      College of Marin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $8,820
      School Type
      Public

      College of Marin

      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 29, 2026
    • New York

      College of Mount Saint Vincent

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,500
      Average cost out of state
      $46,500
      School Type
      Private

      College of Mount Saint Vincent

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      College of Saint Benedict

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $59,782
      Average cost out of state
      $59,782
      School Type
      Private

      College of Saint Benedict

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Illinois

      College of DuPage

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,292
      Average cost out of state
      $36,482
      School Type
      Public

      College of DuPage

      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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida National University

      Average cost in state
      $37,785
      Average cost out of state
      $37,785
      School Type
      Private

      Florida National 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
      • 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida Southwestern State College

      Average cost in state
      $26,785
      Average cost out of state
      $36,363
      School Type
      Public

      Florida Southwestern 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 17, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida State College at Jacksonville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,334
      Average cost out of state
      $40,166‬
      School Type
      Public

      Florida State College at Jacksonville

      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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Nursing Assistant - Career Training Certificate
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Foothills Nursing Consortium

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      School Type
      Public
    • Fortis Career Training Programs - Multiple Campuses

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,417
      Average cost out of state
      $19,417
      School Type
      Private

      Fortis Career Training Programs - Multiple Campuses

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Fox Valley Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,990
      Average cost out of state
      $11,990
      School Type
      Public

      Fox Valley Technical 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • RN Refresher Certificate
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Refresher Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • California

      Franklin County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $17,350
      Average cost out of state
      $20,200
      School Type
      Public

      Franklin County 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 8, 2026
    • Maryland

      Frederick Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,587
      Average cost out of state
      $31,813
      School Type
      Public

      Frederick 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $38,775
      Average cost out of state
      $38,775
      School Type
      Private

      Frontier School of Midwifery and Family 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Geriatric-Adult Nurse Practitioner (GANP)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
      • Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
      • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Ohio

      Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati

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

      Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati

      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: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio

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

      Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio

      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: March 9, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Galen College of Nursing - Louisville

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

      Galen College of Nursing - Louisville

      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
      • POST-MASTER’S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Florida, Pennsylvania

      Gannon University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $70,779
      Average cost out of state
      $70,779
      School Type
      Private

      Gannon 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Texas

      Galveston College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,534
      Average cost out of state
      $21,534
      School Type
      Public

      Galveston 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Kansas

      Garden City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,852
      Average cost out of state
      $55,852
      School Type
      Public

      Garden City 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Gardner-Webb University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,852
      Average cost out of state
      $55,852
      School Type
      Private

      Gardner-Webb 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Administration Certificate
      • Post-Doctoral Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Post-Doctoral Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Nursing Education Certificate
      Last Updated: April 8, 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

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