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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
    • Massachusetts

      Anna Maria College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $68,816
      Average cost out of state
      $68,816
      School Type
      Private

      Anna Maria 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 9, 2026
    • Maryland

      Anne Arundel Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,188
      Average cost out of state
      $33,964
      School Type
      Public

      Anne Arundel 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: July 13, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Anoka Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,265
      Average cost out of state
      $27,265
      School Type
      Public

      Anoka 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
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Anoka-Ramsey Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,197
      Average cost out of state
      $14,197
      School Type
      Public

      Anoka-Ramsey 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • California

      Antelope Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,944
      Average cost out of state
      $19,944
      School Type
      Public

      Antelope 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Colorado

      Arapahoe Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,400‬
      Average cost out of state
      $17,240
      School Type
      Public

      Arapahoe 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • PN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Aria Health School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      School Type
      Private
    • Arizona

      Arizona State University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,738
      Average cost out of state
      $59,367
      School Type
      Public

      Arizona 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • Healthcare Innovation Online Certificate (HIOC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (CPP-AC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPP-AC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      Last Updated: June 22, 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
    • Arkansas

      Arkansas Northeastern College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,570
      Average cost out of state
      $4,250
      School Type
      Public

      Arkansas Northeastern 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Arkansas State University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,801
      Average cost out of state
      $31,801
      School Type
      Public

      Arkansas 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
      • 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)
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Arkansas Tech University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,895
      Average cost out of state
      $34,895
      School Type
      Public

      Arkansas Tech 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • New York

      Arnot Ogden Medical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,000
      Average cost out of state
      $24,000
      School Type
      Private

      Arnot Ogden Medical Center

      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 9, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,386
      Average cost out of state
      $37,994
      School Type
      Public

      Asheville-Buncombe Technical 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: July 24, 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
    • Ohio

      Ashland University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,760
      Average cost out of state
      $36,760
      School Type
      Private

      Ashland 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (NCSN) National Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Assabet Valley Regional Technical School

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,820
      Average cost out of state
      $17,158
      School Type
      Public

      Assabet Valley Regional Technical School

      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 13, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Atlantic Cape Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,604
      Average cost out of state
      $30,604
      School Type
      Public

      Atlantic Cape 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
      • LVN to ADN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: August 17, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Atlantic County Institute of Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      School Type
      Public
    • Florida

      Atlantic Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,557
      Average cost out of state
      $15,525
      School Type
      Public

      Atlantic 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Alabama

      Auburn University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $10424
      Average cost out of state
      $28040
      School Type
      Public

      Auburn 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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (ANP-BC) Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Alabama

      Auburn University Montgomery

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,806
      Average cost out of state
      $51,908
      School Type
      Public

      Auburn University Montgomery

      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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Augsburg University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $45,992
      Average cost out of state
      $45,992
      School Type
      Private

      Augsburg 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
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Transcultural Nursing Leadership
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Georgia

      Augusta State University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,954
      Average cost out of state
      $45,388
      School Type
      Public

      Augusta 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      • (CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
      • PMHNP-BC Adult
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026

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