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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
    • Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens Campus)

      Average cost in state
      $4,576
      Average cost out of state
      $11,438
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens 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
      • 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: April 15, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Duquesne University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,238
      Average cost out of state
      $53,238
      School Type
      Private

      Duquesne 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Education and Faculty Role Certificate
      • Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner
      • Executive Nurse Leadership and Health Care Management Certificate
      • Forensic Nursing Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Durham Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,986‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,594
      School Type
      Public

      Durham 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Arkansas

      East Arkansas Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,400
      Average cost out of state
      $3,312
      School Type
      Public

      East Arkansas 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Missouri

      East Central College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,380
      Average cost out of state
      $33,176
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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 4, 2026
    • California

      East Los Angeles College

      Average cost in state
      $34,637
      Average cost out of state
      $43,971
      School Type
      Public

      East Los Angeles 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 4, 2026
    • Arizona

      Eastern Arizona College

      Average cost in state
      $7,740
      Average cost out of state
      $16,740

      Eastern Arizona 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Iowa

      Eastern Iowa Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,042
      Average cost out of state
      $27,042
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Iowa 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: May 4, 2026
    • Maine

      Eastern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $5,760
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Maine 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 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Eastern Mennonite University - Lancaster Campus

      Average cost in state
      $60,622
      Average cost out of state
      $60,622

      Eastern Mennonite University - Lancaster 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Fayette County Area Vocational

      Average cost in state
      $20,905
      Average cost out of state
      $22,905
      School Type
      Public

      Fayette County Area Vocational

      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 16, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida Atlantic University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,366
      Average cost out of state
      $48,094
      School Type
      Public

      Florida Atlantic 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
      • 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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Holistic Nursing
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Nursing Administration & Financial Leadership Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: May 19, 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
    • Florida

      Florida International University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,658
      Average cost out of state
      $40,630
      School Type
      Public

      Florida International 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
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Nurse Anesthesia Pathway (BSN → DNAP or DNP-NA)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Colorado

      Front Range Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,176
      Average cost out of state
      $43,216
      School Type
      Public

      Front Range 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Maryland

      Frostburg State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,602
      Average cost out of state
      $38,494
      School Type
      Public

      Frostburg 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Education Track
      • Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Leadership and Management Track
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      Fulton-Montgomery Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,824
      Average cost out of state
      $24,824
      School Type
      Public

      Fulton-Montgomery 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: May 7, 2026
    • Alabama

      Gadsden State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,608
      Average cost out of state
      $22,752
      School Type
      Public

      Gadsden State 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: May 7, 2026
    • Iowa, Missouri

      Graceland University - Independence

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,800
      Average cost out of state
      $34,800
      School Type
      Private

      Graceland University - Independence

      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)
      • Advanced Degree in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 19, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Fitchburg State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,312
      Average cost out of state
      $31,888
      School Type
      Public

      Fitchburg 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 19, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Florence-Darlington Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,182
      Average cost out of state
      $27,182
      School Type
      Public

      Florence-Darlington 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)
      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
    • Michigan

      Halifax Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,014‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,622‬
      School Type
      Public

      Halifax 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
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Maryland

      Hagerstown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,924
      Average cost out of state
      $8,988
      School Type
      Public

      Hagerstown 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026

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