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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
    • South Carolina

      Horry-Georgetown Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,316
      Average cost out of state
      $31,445
      School Type
      Public

      Horry-Georgetown 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
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Hopkinsville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,850
      Average cost out of state
      $8,100
      School Type
      Public

      Hopkinsville 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: May 20, 2026
    • Texas

      Houston Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $59,926
      Average cost out of state
      $59,926
      School Type
      Private

      Houston Christian 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)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $41,490
      Average cost out of state
      $41,490
      School Type
      Public

      Huntingdon 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 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Illinois Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,217
      Average cost out of state
      $20,217
      School Type
      Public

      Illinois 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Illinois

      Illinois Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $78,348
      Average cost out of state
      $78,348
      School Type
      Private

      Illinois Wesleyan 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: April 21, 2026
    • California

      Imperial Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,321
      Average cost out of state
      $43,481
      School Type
      Public

      Imperial Valley 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana County Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      23,509
      Average cost out of state
      23,509

      Indiana County 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 21, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - Aguadilla

      Average cost in state
      $7,800
      Average cost out of state
      $7,800

      Inter American University - Aguadilla

      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
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - Guayama

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968
      School Type
      Private

      Inter American University - Guayama

      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
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - San Germán

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968

      Inter American University - San Germán

      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
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • New York

      Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,304
      Average cost out of state
      $23,304

      Isabella Graham Hart 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 21, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Langston University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,980
      Average cost out of state
      $34,818
      School Type
      Public

      Langston 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Michigan

      Lansing Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,600‬
      Average cost out of state
      $11,000‬
      School Type
      Public

      Lansing 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)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      LaSalle University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,200
      Average cost out of state
      $38,200
      School Type
      Private

      LaSalle 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 to MSN (combined bridge)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Certificate
      • Nurse Anesthesia Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      • Public Health Nurse Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • School Nurse Certificate
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Alabama

      Lawson State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,144‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,288‬
      School Type
      Public

      Lawson 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Lenape School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,194
      Average cost out of state
      $23,194
      School Type
      Public

      Lenape 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 24, 2026
    • Illinois

      Lewis and Clark Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,388
      Average cost out of state
      $21,386
      School Type
      Public

      Lewis and Clark 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Lenoir-Rhyne University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
       $58,000
      Average cost out of state
       $58,000
      School Type
      Private

      Lenoir-Rhyne 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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Texas

      LeTourneau University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,482
      Average cost out of state
      $56,482
      School Type
      Private

      LeTourneau 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: April 24, 2026
    • Virginia

      Liberty University

      Average cost in state
      $25,390
      Average cost out of state
      $25,390
      School Type
      Private

      Liberty 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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN to MSN (combined bridge)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Educational Leadership – Executive Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Missouri

      Lindenwood University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,360
      Average cost out of state
      $22,360
      School Type
      Private

      Lindenwood 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Oregon

      Linn-Benton Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,733
      Average cost out of state
      $7,733
      School Type
      Public

      Linn-Benton 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Texas

      Lone Star College - Tomball

      Average cost in state
      $22,802
      Average cost out of state
      $29,862
      School Type
      Public

      Lone Star College - Tomball

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026

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