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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
    • Alabama

      Central Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,368
      Average cost out of state
      $41, 298
      School Type
      Public

      Central Alabama Community College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Nursing Diploma (hospital-based RN training)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Delaware

      Delaware State University

      Average cost in state
      $37,798
      Average cost out of state
      $47,788
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • New York

      Erie 1 BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $16,000
      Average cost out of state
      $16,000

      Erie 1 BOCES-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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Fergus Falls Community College

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Fergus Falls 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)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Grantham University Online

      Average cost in state
      $15,532
      Average cost out of state
      $15,532
      School Type
      Private

      Grantham University Online

      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
      • Nursing Leadership & Organizational Leadership Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Lakeshore Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,166
      Average cost out of state
      $23,166
      School Type
      Public

      Lakeshore 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Texas

      Lamar State College - Port Arthur

      Average cost in state
      $22,903
      Average cost out of state
      $35,142
      School Type
      Public

      Lamar State College - Port Arthur

      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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Georgia

      Clayton State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,951
      Average cost out of state
      $39,141
      School Type
      Public

      Clayton 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: April 27, 2026
    • New York

      Niagara County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,232
      Average cost out of state
      $10,464
      School Type
      Public

      Niagara 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      East Central University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,480
      Average cost out of state
      $36,590
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Southeast Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,780
      Average cost out of state
      $4,536

      Southeast 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Kentucky

      University of Pikeville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,002
      Average cost out of state
      $53,002
      School Type
      Private

      University of Pikeville

      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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Kansas

      University of Saint Mary

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,550
      Average cost out of state
      $35,550
      School Type
      Private

      University of Saint Mary

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Florida

      Valencia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,628
      Average cost out of state
      $37,212
      School Type
      Public

      Valencia 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Indiana

      Vincennes University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,984
      Average cost out of state
      $17,850
      School Type
      Public

      Vincennes 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Idaho

      Boise State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,872
      Average cost out of state
      $51,400
      School Type
      Public

      Boise 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
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • California

      Long Beach City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,453
      Average cost out of state
      $42,337
      School Type
      Public

      Long Beach City 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
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,240
      Average cost out of state
      $60,240
      School Type
      Private

      Texas Wesleyan 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • New York

      St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $78,682
      Average cost out of state
      $78,682
      School Type
      Private

      St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      University of New Hampshire

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,908
      Average cost out of state
      $37,070
      School Type
      Public

      University of New Hampshire

      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)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Lander University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,400‬
      Average cost out of state
      $21,400‬‬
      School Type
      Public

      Lander 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: April 23, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Lenoir Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,736
      Average cost out of state
      $9,648
      School Type
      Public

      Lenoir 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Refresher Certificate
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Illinois

      Lincoln Land Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,468
      Average cost out of state
      $20,468
      School Type
      Public

      Lincoln Land 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Oregon

      Linfield University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,180
      Average cost out of state
      $53,180
      School Type
      Private

      Linfield 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026

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