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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

      United Tribes Technical College

      School Type
      Public

      United Tribes Technical College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Maryland

      Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

      School Type
      Public

      Uniformed Services University of the 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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      Average cost in state
      $10,940
      Average cost out of state
      $28,240
      School Type
      Private

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Universidad Adventista de las Antillas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,700
      Average cost out of state
      $7,700
      School Type
      Private

      Universidad Adventista de las Antillas

      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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • California

      Unitek College - San Jose Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,612
      Average cost out of state
      $38,612
      School Type
      Private

      Unitek College - San Jose Campus

      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 BSN
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Colorado

      University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,037
      Average cost out of state
      $22,440
      School Type
      Public

      University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

      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)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Houston

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $11,888
      Average cost out of state
      $27,926
      School Type
      Public

      University of Houston

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Illinois

      University of Illinois - Chicago

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,402
      Average cost out of state
      $35,402
      School Type
      Public

      University of Illinois - 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric NP-Acute Care
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • School Nurse Certificate
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • NURSE-MIDWIFERY
      • Global Health Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery, Palliative Care
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      University of Massachusetts - Worcester

      Average cost in state
      $40,366
      Average cost out of state
      $69,412
      School Type
      Public

      University of Massachusetts - Worcester

      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
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Mary Hardin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $52,994
      Average cost out of state
      $52,994
      School Type
      Private

      University of Mary Hardin

      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 2, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      University of Massachusetts

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $74,700
      Average cost out of state
      $108,610
      School Type
      Public

      University of Massachusetts

      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
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Louisiana

      University of Louisiana Monroe

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,314
      Average cost out of state
      77,514
      School Type
      Public

      University of Louisiana Monroe

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Gerontological Clinical Nurse Leader
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Nevada

      University of Nevada - Las Vegas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,196
      Average cost out of state
      $47,828
      School Type
      Public

      University of Nevada - Las Vegas

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(AGCPMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Advanced Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nurse Practitioner (AGCENP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Indiana

      University of Indianapolis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $59,900
      Average cost out of state
      $59,900
      School Type
      Private

      University of 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
      • 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
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Iowa

      University of Iowa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,511
      Average cost out of state
      $52,599
      School Type
      Public

      University of Iowa

      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
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Louisiana

      University of Louisiana - Monroe

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,314
      Average cost out of state
      $77,514
      School Type
      Public

      University of Louisiana - Monroe

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Gerontological Clinical Nurse Leader
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Virginia

      University of Lynchburg

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,850
      Average cost out of state
      $37,850
      School Type
      Private

      University of Lynchburg

      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: April 2, 2026
    • Nevada

      University of Nevada - Reno

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,588
      Average cost out of state
      $48,220
      School Type
      Public

      University of Nevada - Reno

      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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      University of New Hampshire

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,908
      Average cost out of state
      $37,070
      School Type
      Public

      University of New Hampshire

      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: April 2, 2026
    • New Mexico

      University of New Mexico - Gallup

      Average cost in state
      $3,864
      Average cost out of state
      $4,708
      School Type
      Public

      University of New Mexico - Gallup

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • New Mexico

      University of New Mexico

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $43,098
      Average cost out of state
      $76,750
      School Type
      Public

      University of New Mexico

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • NURSE-MIDWIFERY
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Maine

      University of New England

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,790
      Average cost out of state
      $68,790
      School Type
      Private

      University of New England

      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)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Indiana

      University of Southern Indiana

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,327
      Average cost out of state
      $39,553
      School Type
      Public

      University of Southern Indiana

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nursing Management and Leadership
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Illinois

      University of St. Francis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $54,694
      Average cost out of state
      $54,694
      School Type
      Private

      University of St. Francis

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Teaching in Nursing Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026

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