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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
    • Utah

      Weber State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $17,549
      Average cost out of state
      $28,536
      School Type
      Public

      Weber 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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post-Acute Nursing Administration Certificate
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Waynesburg University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $59,660
      Average cost out of state
      $59,660
      School Type
      Private

      Waynesburg 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Florida

      West Coast University - Miami Campus

      Average cost in state
      $48,733
      Average cost out of state
      $48,733
      School Type
      Private

      West Coast University - Miami 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      • Informatics Certificate
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • New York

      Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $9,300
      Average cost out of state
      $9,300
      School Type
      Public

      Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES School of Practical Nursing

      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 2, 2026
    • California

      West Coast University - Orange County Campus

      Average cost in state
      $36,316
      Average cost out of state
      $36,316
      School Type
      Private

      West Coast University - Orange County 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LVN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      • Informatics Certificate
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Texas

      Weatherford College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,988
      Average cost out of state
      $20,838
      School Type
      Public

      Weatherford 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: April 2, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Wesleyan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $47,722
      Average cost out of state
      $47,722
      School Type
      Private

      West Virginia Wesleyan College

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

      Western Carolina University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,381
      Average cost out of state
      $26,381
      School Type
      Public

      Western Carolina 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Texas

      West Texas A&M University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,998
      Average cost out of state
      $40,772
      School Type
      Public

      West Texas 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia University at Parkersburg

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,500
      Average cost out of state
      $31,223
      School Type
      Public

      West Virginia University at Parkersburg

      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: April 2, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,780
      Average cost out of state
      $37,780
      School Type
      Private

      West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

      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: April 2, 2026
    • Michigan

      West Shore Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,470
      Average cost out of state
      $8,820
      School Type
      Public

      West Shore 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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • New York

      Westchester Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,230
      Average cost out of state
      $11,770
      School Type
      Public

      Westchester 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: April 2, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $25,000
      Average cost out of state
      $25,000
      School Type
      Public

      Wilkes-Barre Area Career &amp; Technical Center Practical Nursing Program

      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 2, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Williston State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,035
      Average cost out of state
      $ 23,217
      School Type
      Public

      Williston State 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: April 2, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Wilson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,572
      Average cost out of state
      $8,716
      School Type
      Public

      Wilson 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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Delaware

      Wilmington College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,984
      Average cost out of state
      $48,984
      School Type
      Private

      Wilmington College

      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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Virginia

      Wytheville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,007
      Average cost out of state
      $11,445
      School Type
      Public

      Wytheville 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: April 2, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Winston-Salem State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,728
      Average cost out of state
      $29,975
      School Type
      Public

      Winston-Salem 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)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Ohio

      Wright State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      23,112
      Average cost out of state
      $32,812
      School Type
      Public

      Wright 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)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • School Nurse Certificate
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northwood Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,574
      Average cost out of state
      $11,574
      School Type
      Public

      Northwood 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Maryland

      Wor-Wic Community College

      Average cost in state
      $3,990
      Average cost out of state
      $9,990
      School Type
      Public

      Wor-Wic 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $20,859
      Average cost out of state
      $20,859
      School Type
      Public

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      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 2, 2026
    • California

      Franklin County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $17,350
      Average cost out of state
      $20,200
      School Type
      Public

      Franklin County Career and Technology Center

      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 8, 2026

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