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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
    • Wisconsin

      Gateway Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,944
      Average cost out of state
      $11,944
      School Type
      Public

      Gateway 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
      Last Updated: May 11, 2026
    • New York

      Genesee Valley BOCES

      Average cost in state
      $16,475
      Average cost out of state
      $16,475

      Genesee Valley BOCES

      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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • District of Columbia

      George Washington University - Foggy Bottom Campus

      Average cost in state
      $88,000
      Average cost out of state
      $88,000

      George Washington University - Foggy Bottom 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Caring for the Complex Adults and Geriatric Patients
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Health Policy and Media Engagement
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Washington

      Gonzaga University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $83,787
      Average cost out of state
      $83,787
      School Type
      Private

      Gonzaga 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)
      • Advanced Degree in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Ohio

      Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

      Average cost in state
      $18,168‬
      Average cost out of state
      $18,168‬

      Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

      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
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Illinois

      Graham Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $35,404
      Average cost out of state
      $35,404
    • Indiana

      Goshen College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,870
      Average cost out of state
      $53,870
      School Type
      Private

      Goshen 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Iowa

      Grand View University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,476
      Average cost out of state
      $35,476
      School Type
      Private

      Grand View 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: April 20, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Great Bay Community College

      Average cost in state
      $5,520
      Average cost out of state
      $12,120‬
      School Type
      Public

      Great Bay 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 20, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Great Plains Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,896‬
      Average cost out of state
      $7,896‬
      School Type
      Public

      Great Plains 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 20, 2026
    • New York

      Greater Southern Tier BOCES

      Average cost in state
      $14,400
      Average cost out of state
      $14,400
      School Type
      Public

      Greater Southern Tier BOCES

      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 17, 2026
    • Washington

      Green River Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,124‬
      Average cost out of state
      $20,124‬
      School Type
      Public

      Green River 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Greenfield Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,906
      Average cost out of state
      $12,026‬
      School Type
      Public

      Greenfield 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Greenville Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,709
      Average cost out of state
      $34,619
      School Type
      Public

      Greenville Technical 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • California

      Grossmont College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $24,785
      Average cost out of state
      $38,729
      School Type
      Public

      Grossmont 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 20, 2026
    • Florida

      Gulf Coast State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,074
      Average cost out of state
      $28,339
      School Type
      Public

      Gulf Coast 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      • Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Alabama

      H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,488‬
      Average cost out of state
      $8,976
      School Type
      Public

      H. Councill Trenholm State Technical 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 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
    • Tennessee

      Dyersburg State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,072
      Average cost out of state
      $25,432
      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: 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Pennsylvania

      East Stroudsburg University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,662
      Average cost out of state
      $13,936
      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: 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

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