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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
    • Washington

      Columbia Basin College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,907
      Average cost out of state
      $36,566
      School Type
      Public

      Columbia 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Perioperative Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Durham Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,986‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,594
      School Type
      Public

      Durham Technical 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Illinois

      Governors State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,226
      Average cost out of state
      $34,226
      School Type
      Public

      Governors 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Missouri

      Hannibal-LaGrange University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,740
      Average cost out of state
      $35,740
      School Type
      Private

      Hannibal-LaGrange 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 RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • New York

      Mercy University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,480
      Average cost out of state
      $24,480
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Western Carolina University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,381
      Average cost out of state
      $26,381
      School Type
      Public

      Western Carolina 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
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • Ohio

      Cleveland State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,658
      Average cost out of state
      $21,791
      School Type
      Public

      Cleveland 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Health Systems Nursing Leadership (HSNL)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: August 4, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Felician College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,980
      Average cost out of state
      $37,980
      School Type
      Private

      Felician 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
      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Master's Certificate)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Texas, New Hampshire, Arizona

      Franklin Pierce University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Franklin Pierce 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Education
      • Master of Business Administration and Health Administration Certificate
      • Nursing Leadership and Health Administration Certificate
      • Nursing and Health Administration Certificate
      Last Updated: August 14, 2026
    • Washington

      Olympic College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,700
      Average cost out of state
      $28,700
      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: August 28, 2026
    • California

      Point Loma Nazarene University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $66,010
      Average cost out of state
      $66,010
      School Type
      Private

      Point Loma 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LVN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      University of Massachusetts - Amherst

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $39,651
      Average cost out of state
      $63,709
      School Type
      Public

      University of Massachusetts - Amherst

      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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 30, 2026
    • Virginia

      Virginia Commonwealth University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,852
      Average cost out of state
      $57,016
      School Type
      Public

      Virginia Commonwealth 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Health Care Innovation Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: August 14, 2026
    • California

      University of California, San Francisco

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,721
      Average cost out of state
      $80,966
      School Type
      Public

      University of California, San Francisco

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse-Midwife / Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult/Gerontology Occupational and Environmental Health Nurse Practitioner with additional focus in Occupational and Environmental Health
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Georgia

      Middle Georgia State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,038
      Average cost out of state
      $17,158
      School Type
      Public

      Middle Georgia 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
      • 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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,752‬
      Average cost out of state
      $24,720‬
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Holistic Nursing
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: July 20, 2026
    • Connecticut

      University of Saint Joseph - Connecticut

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,098
      Average cost out of state
      $53,098
      School Type
      Private

      University of Saint Joseph - Connecticut

      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
      • Certificate in Musculoskeletal Health/Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Florida

      College of Central Florida

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,398
      Average cost out of state
      $29,198
      School Type
      Public

      College of Central Florida

      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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      Hillsborough Community College - Plant City Campus

      Average cost in state
      $21,805
      Average cost out of state
      $28,410
      School Type
      Public

      Hillsborough Community College - Plant City Campus

      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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 18, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Lock Haven University

      Average cost in state
      $27,524
      Average cost out of state
      $40,090
      School Type
      Public

      Lock Haven 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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - College of Staten Island

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - College of Staten Island

      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
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Idaho

      Northwest Nazarene University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,812
      Average cost out of state
      $55,812
      School Type
      Private

      Northwest Nazarene 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Leadership and Education (Nursing)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 5, 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: June 10, 2026
    • Alabama

      Central Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,974
      Average cost out of state
      $45,690
      School Type
      Public

      Central Alabama Community College

      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)
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Nursing Diploma (hospital-based RN training)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026

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