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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
    • New Mexico

      Western New Mexico University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,891
      Average cost out of state
      $14,377
      School Type
      Public

      Western New Mexico 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 7, 2026
    • Arizona

      Arizona Western College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,400
      Average cost out of state
      $4,250
      School Type
      Public

      Arizona Western 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Ashland Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Ashland Community and 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado State University - Pueblo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,934
      Average cost out of state
      $45,554
      School Type
      Public

      Colorado State University - Pueblo

      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
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 14, 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
    • Florida

      Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,922
      Average cost out of state
      $38,110
      School Type
      Public

      Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (A&amp;M) 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University - South Bend

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,230
      Average cost out of state
      $39,836
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University - South Bend

      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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Southeast

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Southeast

      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
    • Georgia

      Middle Georgia State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $ 5,220
      Average cost out of state
      $19,410
      School Type
      Public

      Middle Georgia 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
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Georgia

      Middle Georgia State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $ 5,220
      Average cost out of state
      $ 19,410
      School Type
      Public

      Middle Georgia 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Stockton University

      Average cost in state
      $33,058
      Average cost out of state
      $41,562
      School Type
      Public

      Stockton University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,988
      Average cost out of state
      $33,576
      School Type
      Public

      Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      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 5, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - College of Staten Island

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - College of Staten Island

      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
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Northwest College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,890.00
      Average cost out of state
      $26,190.00
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest 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
    • North Carolina

      Johnston Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,377
      Average cost out of state
      $30,985
      School Type
      Public

      Johnston 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)
      Last Updated: March 9, 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
    • Pennsylvania

      Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,306
      Average cost out of state
      $31,558
      School Type
      Public

      Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,994
      Average cost out of state
      $15,194
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee 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 Holistic Nursing
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Houston Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $59,926
      Average cost out of state
      $59,926
      School Type
      Private

      Houston 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)
      Last Updated: March 11, 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
    • Texas

      Blinn College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $24,711
      Average cost out of state
      $31,161
      School Type
      Public

      Blinn 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Ohio

      Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,300
      Average cost out of state
      $18,300
      School Type
      Public

      Christ College of Nursing and 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Indiana

      Bethel College - Indiana

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $52,470
      Average cost out of state
      $52,470
      School Type
      Private

      Bethel College - Indiana

      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: April 14, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida Gateway College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,160
      Average cost out of state
      $30,807
      School Type
      Public

      Florida Gateway 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026

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