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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
    • North Dakota

      University of Mary

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,712
      Average cost out of state
      $44,712
      School Type
      Private

      University of Mary

      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)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Missouri

      Three Rivers Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,856
      Average cost out of state
      $22,086
      School Type
      Public

      Three Rivers 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: March 5, 2026
    • New York

      Tompkins Cortland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,501
      Average cost out of state
      $31,486
      School Type
      Public

      Tompkins Cortland 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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Florida

      St. Petersburg College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,572
      Average cost out of state
      $35,176
      School Type
      Public

      St. Petersburg 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)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Stanly Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,930
      Average cost out of state
      $28,800
      School Type
      Public

      Stanly 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)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Maryland

      The Community College of Baltimore County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $25,498
      Average cost out of state
      $32,076
      School Type
      Public

      The Community College of Baltimore County

      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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant Certificate
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • New York

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Queens Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $57,363
      Average cost out of state
      $57,363
      School Type
      Private

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Queens Campus

      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: March 5, 2026
    • Missouri

      State Fair Community College

      Average cost in state
      $16,124
      Average cost out of state
      $20,054

      State Fair 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: March 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,912
      Average cost out of state
      $44,912
      School Type
      Private

      St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      St. John's College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,567
      Average cost out of state
      $44,567

      St. John's College of Nursing

      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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Administration & Leadership
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Minnesota

      St. Olaf College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $77,000
      Average cost out of state
      $77,000
      School Type
      Private

      St. Olaf 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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Missouri

      St. Charles Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $30,680

      St. Charles 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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • California

      San Bernardino Valley College

      Average cost in state
      $48,488
      Average cost out of state
      $48,488

      San Bernardino 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

      Average cost in state
      $24,653
      Average cost out of state
      $24,653

      Southwest Wisconsin 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 RN
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Georgia

      Savannah Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,063
      Average cost out of state
      $37,915
      School Type
      Public

      Savannah 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
      Certificate Programs
      • certified nursing assistants (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Georgia

      Savannah Technical College - Hinesville

      Average cost in state
      $34,063
      Average cost out of state
      $37,915

      Savannah Technical College - Hinesville

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • certified nursing assistants (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Texas

      St. Philip's College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,870
      Average cost out of state
      $26,000
      School Type
      Public

      St. Philip's 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
      • LVN to ADN
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University - Online Campus

      Average cost in state
      $20,640
      Average cost out of state
      $20,640
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers University - Online Campus

      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: March 5, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Paul College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,662
      Average cost out of state
      $12,662
      School Type
      Public

      Saint Paul 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: March 5, 2026
    • Missouri

      Saint Charles Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $30,680

      Saint Charles 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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Saint Peter's University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $63,831
      Average cost out of state
      $63,831
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Peter's 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Piedmont Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,803
      Average cost out of state
      $33,951
      School Type
      Public

      Piedmont 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Pittsburgh State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,233
      Average cost out of state
      $31,577
      School Type
      Public

      Pittsburgh 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Norwalk Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,218
      Average cost out of state
      $15,476
      School Type
      Public

      Norwalk 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026

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