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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
    • 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: April 1, 2026
    • Utah

      Bridgerland Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,445
      Average cost out of state
      $2,445
      School Type
      Public

      Bridgerland Technical College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • General Information
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Autry Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,273
      Average cost out of state
      $22,273
      School Type
      Public

      Autry 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 1, 2026
    • Georgia

      Brenau University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,690
      Average cost out of state
      $48,690
      School Type
      Private

      Brenau 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
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Bryant & Stratton College - Richmond

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Richmond

      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: April 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Virginia Beach

      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: April 1, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Wauwatosa

      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: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Bucks County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,100
      Average cost out of state
      $14,850‬
      School Type
      Public

      Bucks County 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 RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,432
      Average cost out of state
      $8,576
      School Type
      Public

      Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

      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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Caddo Kiowa Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,363
      Average cost out of state
      $9,021
      School Type
      Public

      Caddo Kiowa 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 1, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Chico

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,762
      Average cost out of state
      $40,418
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Chico

      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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,900
      Average cost out of state
      $33,900
      School Type
      Public

      Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

      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 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Carl Albert State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,150
      Average cost out of state
      $7,866
      School Type
      Public

      Carl Albert State 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: April 1, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Caribbean University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,725
      Average cost out of state
      $10,725
      School Type
      Public

      Caribbean 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Neonatal Pediatrics
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Carroll University

      Average cost in state
      $39,810
      Average cost out of state
      $39,810
      School Type
      Private

      Carroll 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Vermont

      Castleton State College

      Average cost in state
      $25,482
      Average cost out of state
      $42,450
      School Type
      Public

      Castleton 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Carolinas College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,910
      Average cost out of state
      $14,910
      School Type
      Public

      Carolinas College of Health Sciences

      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: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Carlow University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,502
      Average cost out of state
      $34,502
      School Type
      Private

      Carlow 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
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Colorado, Tennessee, California

      Casa Loma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,340
      School Type
      Private

      Casa Loma 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Central Carolina Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,820
      Average cost out of state
      $9,930
      School Type
      Public

      Central Carolina 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Maryland

      Cecil Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,140
      Average cost out of state
      $8,490‬
      School Type
      Public

      Cecil 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Catawba Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,731
      Average cost out of state
      $8,875
      School Type
      Public

      Catawba Valley 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 RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Central Connecticut State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,050
      Average cost out of state
      $26,910
      School Type
      Public

      Central Connecticut 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Central Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,346
      Average cost out of state
      $17,302
      School Type
      Public

      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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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