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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
    • Washington

      Lower Columbia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $11,352
      Average cost out of state
      $11,352
      School Type
      Public

      Lower Columbia 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
      • Nursing Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Loyola University - New Orleans

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $69,208
      Average cost out of state
      $69,208
      School Type
      Private

      Loyola University - New Orleans

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Healthcare Systems Administration and Leadership
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Illinois

      Loyola University Chicago

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,180
      Average cost out of state
      $58,180
      School Type
      Private

      Loyola University Chicago

      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 MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP with Oncology specialty
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health NP with Substance Use and Addictions specialty
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Texas

      Lubbock Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,760
      Average cost out of state
      $48,760
      School Type
      Private

      Lubbock Christian 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Luna Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,224
      Average cost out of state
      $3,168
      School Type
      Public

      Luna 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 26, 2026
    • Maine

      Maine College of Health Professions

      Average cost in state
      $39,520
      Average cost out of state
      $39,520
      School Type
      Private

      Maine College of Health Professions

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Maranatha Baptist University

      Average cost in state
      $34,020
      Average cost out of state
      $34,020
      School Type
      Private

      Maranatha 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: May 27, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Marian University Accelerated BSN Program - Saint Thomas Health

      Average cost in state
      $36,000
      Average cost out of state
      $36,000
      School Type
      Private

      Marian University Accelerated BSN Program - Saint Thomas Health

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Indiana

      Marquette University - Indianapolis Campus

      Average cost in state
      $69,000
      Average cost out of state
      $69,000
      School Type
      Private

      Marquette University - Indianapolis Campus

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) certificate (adult or pediatric
      • Nurse midwifery certificate
      • Health systems leadership certificate
      • Primary care nurse practitioner (NP) certificate (adult or pediatric)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • New York

      Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $12,480
      Average cost out of state
      $16,067
      School Type
      Private

      Memorial 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
      Bridge Programs
      • PN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • New York

      Mercy University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,480
      Average cost out of state
      $24,480
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Iowa

      Mercy College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,960‬
      Average cost out of state
      $18,960‬
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy 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
      • 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: April 28, 2026
    • Florida

      Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $9,267
      Average cost out of state
      $9,267
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy Hospital 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: April 28, 2026
    • California

      Merritt College

      Average cost in state
      $39,713
      Average cost out of state
      $48,593
      School Type
      Public

      Merritt 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 28, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Messiah University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $42,540
      Average cost out of state
      $42,540
      School Type
      Private

      Messiah 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership and Management Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Illinois

      Methodist College

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

      Methodist 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 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
    • Illinois

      Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing

      School Type
      Private
    • Missouri

      Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $2,904
      Average cost out of state
      $7,680
      School Type
      Public

      Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

      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)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Colorado

      Metropolitan State University of Denver

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,699
      Average cost out of state
      $50,898
      School Type
      Public

      Metropolitan State University of Denver

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Metropolitan State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,782
      Average cost out of state
      $36,782
      School Type
      Public

      Metropolitan 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      MGH Institute of Health Professions

      Average cost in state
      $47,724‬
      Average cost out of state
      $47,724‬
      School Type
      Private

      MGH Institute of Health Professions

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Dual Adult-Gerontology Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Florida

      Miami Dade College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,791
      Average cost out of state
      $31,203
      School Type
      Public

      Miami Dade 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026

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