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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
    • Florida

      Miami-Dade County Public Schools

      School Type
      Public

      Miami-Dade County Public Schools

      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
    • Nebraska

      Mid Plains Community College Area

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,600
      Average cost out of state
      $4,530
      School Type
      Public

      Mid Plains Community College Area

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Michigan

      Michigan State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $16,916
      Average cost out of state
      $44,300‬
      School Type
      Public

      Michigan 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Florida

      Jacksonville University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,500
      Average cost out of state
      $48,500
      School Type
      Private

      Jacksonville 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)
      • 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Healthcare Quality and Safety (HQS)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Educator
      • Leadership in Healthcare System
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • North Carolina

      James Sprunt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,984‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,592‬
      School Type
      Public

      James Sprunt 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: April 22, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $37,513
      Average cost out of state
      $37,513
      School Type
      Private

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • New York

      Jamestown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,218
      Average cost out of state
      $30,196
      School Type
      Public

      Jamestown 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: May 21, 2026
    • New York

      Jefferson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,112
      Average cost out of state
      $24,328
      School Type
      Public

      Jefferson 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: May 21, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Jamestown College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,380
      Average cost out of state
      $40,380
      School Type
      Private

      Jamestown 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: May 21, 2026
    • Missouri

      Jefferson College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,888
      Average cost out of state
      $30,716
      School Type
      Public

      Jefferson 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 RN
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Jefferson County-Dubois Area Vocational-Technical School (JEFF TECH)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,875
      Average cost out of state
      $17,875
      School Type
      Public

      Jefferson County-Dubois Area Vocational-Technical School (JEFF TECH)

      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 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Jersey College - Fort Lauderdale Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,417
      Average cost out of state
      $53,417
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Fort Lauderdale 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Florida

      Jersey College - Jacksonville Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,417
      Average cost out of state
      $53,417
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Jacksonville 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Florida

      Jersey College - Tampa Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,417
      Average cost out of state
      $53,417
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Tampa 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Arkansas

      John Brown University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,692
      Average cost out of state
      $33,692
      School Type
      Private

      John Brown 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 22, 2026
    • Maryland

      Johns Hopkins University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $94,858
      Average cost out of state
      $94,858
      School Type
      Private

      Johns Hopkins 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER'S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      • POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
      • POST-MASTER'S PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      • POST-MASTER'S PEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Kansas

      Johnson County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,720
      Average cost out of state
      $24,176
      School Type
      Public

      Johnson County 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 RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Home Health Aide (HHA)
      • Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 22, 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: May 22, 2026
    • Michigan

      Kalamazoo Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,570
      Average cost out of state
      $8,760
      School Type
      Public

      Kalamazoo Valley 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: May 22, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Kapiolani Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,060
      Average cost out of state
      $40,196
      School Type
      Public

      Kapiolani 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: May 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Jacksonville Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Jacksonville Campus

      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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Sarasota Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Sarasota Campus

      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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Illinois

      Kennedy-King College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,916
      Average cost out of state
      $20,916
      School Type
      Public

      Kennedy-King 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: May 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Tallahassee Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Tallahassee Campus

      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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026

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