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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
    • Minnesota

      Bethel University - Minnesota

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $46,808
      Average cost out of state
      $46,808
      School Type
      Private

      Bethel University - Minnesota

      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-Midwifery Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Iowa

      Briar Cliff University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,322
      Average cost out of state
      $37,322
      School Type
      Private

      Briar Cliff 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026
    • Maryland

      Coppin State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,844
      Average cost out of state
      $38,908
      School Type
      Public

      Coppin 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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $43,110
      Average cost out of state
      $43,110
      School Type
      Private

      Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • New Jersey

      New Jersey City University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,370
      Average cost out of state
      $16,370
      School Type
      Public

      New Jersey City 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
      • School Nurse Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: July 16, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Tri-County Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,193
      Average cost out of state
      $44,201
      School Type
      Public

      Tri-County 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
      • 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: June 26, 2026
    • Wyoming

      University of Wyoming

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,746
      Average cost out of state
      $40,866
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wyoming

      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)
      Last Updated: May 7, 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
    • Florida

      Hillsborough Community College - SouthShore Campus

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

      Hillsborough Community College - SouthShore 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: April 1, 2026
    • South Carolina

      University of Charleston

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $51,522
      Average cost out of state
      $51,522
      School Type
      Private

      University of Charleston

      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)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Illinois

      Methodist College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $46,614
      Average cost out of state
      $46,614
      School Type
      Private

      Methodist College of Nursing

      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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston

      Average cost in state
      $60,686
      Average cost out of state
      $100,301
      School Type
      Public

      University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Nurse Practitioner (NP) Pathway (BSN → MSN/DNP)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • American Samoa

      American Samoa Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,500
      Average cost out of state
      $4,800
      School Type
      Public

      American Samoa 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
      • Certificate of Completion in Nurse Aide (NA)
      • Certificate of Proficiency in Practical Nursing (PN)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado Mountain College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,642
      Average cost out of state
      $36,842
      School Type
      Public

      Colorado Mountain 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • Georgia

      Columbus State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,478
      Average cost out of state
      $39,982
      School Type
      Public

      Columbus 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 Nursing Informatics
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 18, 2026
    • Virginia

      Hampton University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $47,500
      Average cost out of state
      $47,500
      School Type
      Private

      Hampton 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Florida

      South Florida State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,440
      Average cost out of state
      $21,569
      School Type
      Public

      South Florida 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Arizona

      University of Phoenix

      Average cost in state
      $20,626
      Average cost out of state
      $20,626
      School Type
      Private

      University of Phoenix

      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)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Waynesburg University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $61,920
      Average cost out of state
      $61,920
      School Type
      Private

      Waynesburg 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Washington

      Wenatchee Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,574
      Average cost out of state
      $21,150
      School Type
      Public

      Wenatchee Valley 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,780
      Average cost out of state
      $37,780
      School Type
      Private

      West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

      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: July 7, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Wilson College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,867
      Average cost out of state
      $39,867
      School Type
      Private

      Wilson 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • Arizona

      Arizona State University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,738
      Average cost out of state
      $59,367
      School Type
      Public

      Arizona 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
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • Healthcare Innovation Online Certificate (HIOC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (CPP-AC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPP-AC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Misericordia University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $82,000
      Average cost out of state
      $82,000
      School Type
      Private

      Misericordia 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)
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 29, 2026

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