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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
    • Louisiana

      Loyola University - New Orleans

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $69,208
      Average cost out of state
      $69,208
      School Type
      Private

      Loyola University - New Orleans

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Healthcare Systems Administration and Leadership
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • 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: June 30, 2026
    • Maryland

      Washington Adventist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,804
      Average cost out of state
      $24,804
      School Type
      Private

      Washington Adventist 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,432
      Average cost out of state
      $8,576
      School Type
      Public

      Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

      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: July 29, 2026
    • Texas

      College of the Mainland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,390
      Average cost out of state
      $31,050
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Mainland

      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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • Florida, Pennsylvania

      Gannon University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $72,902
      Average cost out of state
      $72,902
      School Type
      Private

      Gannon 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: August 17, 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: June 10, 2026
    • Utah

      Utah Tech University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,078
      Average cost out of state
      $29,078
      School Type
      Public

      Utah 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 21, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Sullivan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,660
      Average cost out of state
      $26,660
      School Type
      Private

      Sullivan University

      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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Missouri

      University of Missouri - St. Louis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $20,040
      Average cost out of state
      $44,640
      School Type
      Public

      University of Missouri - St. Louis

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner(PCFNP)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026
    • Nevada

      College of Southern Nevada

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $53,800
      Average cost out of state
      $72,900
      School Type
      Public

      College of Southern Nevada

      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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: August 5, 2026
    • Georgia

      Augusta University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,243
      Average cost out of state
      $41,621
      School Type
      Public

      Augusta 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 DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Anesthesia Program
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Millikin University School of Nursing

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

      Millikin University School 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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Monmouth University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $77,156
      Average cost out of state
      $77,156
      School Type
      Private

      Monmouth 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 2, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      University of Tulsa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $71,978
      Average cost out of state
      $71,978
      School Type
      Private

      University of Tulsa

      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
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Anesthesia (NA)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: July 3, 2026
    • Illinois

      Elmhurst College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,428
      Average cost out of state
      $58,428
      School Type
      Private

      Elmhurst 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
      • 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
      • Nurse Administrator
      • Clinical Nurse Leader
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Missouri

      Southwest Missouri State University

      Average cost in state
      $28,906
      Average cost out of state
      $39,736

      Southwest Missouri 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Population health (post-master's)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Brockport

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,198
      Average cost out of state
      $36,688
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Brockport

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: July 3, 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 the Incarnate Word

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,326
      Average cost out of state
      $60,326
      School Type
      Private

      University of the Incarnate Word

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 3, 2026
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Main Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,600
      Average cost out of state
      $9,800
      School Type
      Public

      Des Moines Area Community College (Main 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 9, 2026
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Newton Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,600
      Average cost out of state
      $9,800
      School Type
      Public

      Des Moines Area Community College (Newton 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 9, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Shepherd University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,758
      Average cost out of state
      $41,354
      School Type
      Public

      Shepherd 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • Texas

      Stephen F. Austin State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,576
      Average cost out of state
      $43,412
      School Type
      Public

      Stephen F. Austin 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)
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026

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