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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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • New York

      Mount Saint Mary College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $69,470
      Average cost out of state
      $69,470
      School Type
      Private

      Mount Saint Mary 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      Nova Southeastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,000
      Average cost out of state
      $39,000
      School Type
      Private

      Nova Southeastern 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,788
      Average cost out of state
      $17,788
      School Type
      Private

      Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Virginia

      Rappahannock Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,200
      Average cost out of state
      $9,973
      School Type
      Public

      Rappahannock 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 Career Studies Certificate
      • Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate
      • Pre-Practical Nursing Career Studies Certificate
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Georgia

      Dalton State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,906
      Average cost out of state
      $29,296
      School Type
      Public

      Dalton State 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Colorado

      Front Range Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,176
      Average cost out of state
      $43,216
      School Type
      Public

      Front Range Community 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
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Hunter College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Hunter 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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • (PHNA-BC)Public Health Nursing
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • North Dakota

      North Dakota State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,915
      Average cost out of state
      $21,915
      School Type
      Public

      North Dakota 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lourdes University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,410
      Average cost out of state
      $42,410
      School Type
      Private

      Lourdes 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)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Trident Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,529
      Average cost out of state
      $23,081
      School Type
      Public

      Trident 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Florida

      University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

      Average cost in state
      $24,705
      Average cost out of state
      $24,705
      School Type
      Private

      University of St. Augustine for 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Psychiatric Mental Health–Primary Care & Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner(PMHP&CADGNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nurse Educator and Nurse Executive role specialties
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Virginia

      Norfolk State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,208
      Average cost out of state
      $40,758
      School Type
      Public

      Norfolk 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 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
    • New York

      Ellis Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $10,064
      Average cost out of state
      $10,064

      Ellis Hospital School of Nursing

      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
    • Indiana

      Marian University - Indianapolis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,540
      Average cost out of state
      $56,540
      School Type
      Private

      Marian University - Indianapolis

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Walsh University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,800
      Average cost out of state
      $36,800
      School Type
      Private

      Walsh 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University - Southeast

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,770
      Average cost out of state
      $39,376
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University - Southeast

      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 21, 2026
    • Arkansas

      National Park Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,466
      Average cost out of state
      $29,466
      School Type
      Public

      National Park 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026

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