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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
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools Wayne-Westland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools Wayne-Westland

      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 15, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Drexel University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $42,052
      Average cost out of state
      $42,052‬
      School Type
      Private

      Drexel 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 RN to BSN to MSN
      • 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
      • (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Nursing Leadership and Health Systems Management Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Duke University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $73,740
      Average cost out of state
      $73,740
      School Type
      Private

      Duke 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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: June 25, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Duquesne University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,238
      Average cost out of state
      $53,238
      School Type
      Private

      Duquesne 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Education and Faculty Role Certificate
      • Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner
      • Executive Nurse Leadership and Health Care Management Certificate
      • Forensic Nursing Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 15, 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
    • New York

      Dutchess BOCES - Practical Nursing Program

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,000
      Average cost out of state
      $15,000
      School Type
      Public

      Dutchess BOCES - Practical Nursing Program

      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 16, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Dyersburg State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,254
      Average cost out of state
      $25,734
      School Type
      Public

      Dyersburg State 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: July 29, 2026
    • Arkansas

      East Arkansas Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,400
      Average cost out of state
      $3,312
      School Type
      Public

      East Arkansas 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • North Carolina

      East Carolina University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $ 26,084
      Average cost out of state
      $42,850
      School Type
      Public

      East 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Healthcare Emergency and Disaster Management
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Missouri

      East Central College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,380
      Average cost out of state
      $33,176
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Mississippi

      East Central Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,810
      Average cost out of state
      $11,910
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      East Central University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,480
      Average cost out of state
      $36,590
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • California

      East Los Angeles College

      Average cost in state
      $34,637
      Average cost out of state
      $43,971
      School Type
      Public

      East Los Angeles 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: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      East Stroudsburg University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,668
      Average cost out of state
      $20,920
      School Type
      Public

      East Stroudsburg 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • Tennessee

      East Tennessee State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,739
      Average cost out of state
      $37,089
      School Type
      Public

      East Tennessee 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BS/MS to PhD (general bridge for either BSN or MSN holders)
      • 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Health Care Genetics and Genomics
      • Graduate Certificate, Post-Graduate Nursing Administration Certificate
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • Texas

      East Texas Baptist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,922
      Average cost out of state
      $48,922
      School Type
      Private

      East Texas Baptist 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
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • Arizona

      Eastern Arizona College

      Average cost in state
      $7,740
      Average cost out of state
      $16,740

      Eastern Arizona 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Eastern Center for Arts & Technology

      Average cost in state
      $20,194
      Average cost out of state
      $20,194

      Eastern Center for Arts &amp; Technology

      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: May 4, 2026
    • Iowa

      Eastern Iowa Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,070
      Average cost out of state
      $27,070
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Iowa 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
      Last Updated: August 11, 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
    • Maine

      Eastern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $5,760
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Maine 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: May 4, 2026
    • Virginia

      Eastern Mennonite University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,622
      Average cost out of state
      $60,622
      School Type
      Private

      Eastern Mennonite 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Eastern Mennonite University - Lancaster Campus

      Average cost in state
      $60,622
      Average cost out of state
      $60,622

      Eastern Mennonite University - Lancaster 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Michigan

      Eastern Michigan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $36,572
      Average cost out of state
      $37,216
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Michigan 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Clinical Research Nursing, Teaching in Health Care Systems
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Quality Improvement in Health Care
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026

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