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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
    • Tennessee

      East Tennessee State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,930
      Average cost out of state
      $36,130
      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: May 4, 2026
    • Texas

      East Texas Baptist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,256
      Average cost out of state
      $46,256
      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: April 1, 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
    • 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
    • Oklahoma

      Eastern Oklahoma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,767
      Average cost out of state
      $8,189
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Oklahoma 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 RN
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Eastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,914
      Average cost out of state
      $61,914
      School Type
      Private

      Eastern 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Washington

      Eastern Washington University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,384
      Average cost out of state
      $47,379
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Washington 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: May 5, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      EDP College of Puerto Rico - San Sebastian

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,541
      Average cost out of state
      $27,541
      School Type
      Private

      EDP College of Puerto Rico - San Sebastian

      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
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Edgewood College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $52,450
      Average cost out of state
      $52,450
      School Type
      Private

      Edgewood 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Ohio

      Edison State Community College

      Average cost in state
      $25,328
      Average cost out of state
      $30,056
      School Type
      Public

      Edison 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • California

      El Camino College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,104
      Average cost out of state
      $41,384
      School Type
      Public

      El Camino 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 6, 2026
    • Ohio

      EHOVE School of Practical Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,292
      Average cost out of state
      $12,292
      School Type
      Public

      EHOVE School of Practical Nursing

      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 6, 2026
    • Texas

      El Centro College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,248
      Average cost out of state
      $32,572
      School Type
      Public

      El Centro 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
      • Patient Care Technician Certificate
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Perioperative Nursing Enhanced Skills Certificate
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Illinois

      Elgin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,828
      Average cost out of state
      $18,828
      School Type
      Public

      Elgin 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
      • Basic Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Iowa

      Ellsworth Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,496
      Average cost out of state
      $10,008
      School Type
      Public

      Ellsworth 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: May 6, 2026
    • Illinois

      Elmhurst College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,428
      Average cost out of state
      $58,428
      School Type
      Private

      Elmhurst 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
      • Nurse Administrator
      • Clinical Nurse Leader
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Kansas

      Emporia State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,392
      Average cost out of state
      $32,960
      School Type
      Public

      Emporia 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Endicott College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $43,264
      Average cost out of state
      $43,264
      School Type
      Private

      Endicott 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration and Leadership
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 19, 2026
    • New York

      Erie Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,820
      Average cost out of state
      $20,820
      School Type
      Public

      Erie 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 16, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Essex County College

      Average cost in state
      $4,585
      Average cost out of state
      $8,005

      Essex County 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 RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Nurse Paralegal Certificate
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Washington

      Everett Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,579
      Average cost out of state
      $33,927
      School Type
      Public

      Everett 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 16, 2026
    • California

      Evergreen Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,444
      Average cost out of state
      $35,444
      School Type
      Public

      Evergreen Valley 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • New York

      Excelsior College

      Average cost in state
      $26,790
      Average cost out of state
      $26,790

      Excelsior 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Fairfield University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,390
      Average cost out of state
      $61,390
      School Type
      Private

      Fairfield 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Health Informatics
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026

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