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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
    • California

      Long Beach City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $40,629.00
      Average cost out of state
      $52,405.00
      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: May 25, 2026
    • New York

      Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $44,139
      Average cost out of state
      $44,139
      School Type
      Private

      Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • Virginia

      Longwood University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,688
      Average cost out of state
      $51,958
      School Type
      Public

      Longwood 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 25, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,391
      Average cost out of state
      $30,391
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

      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 25, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Harbor College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,799
      Average cost out of state
      $36,691
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Harbor 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • Virginia

      Laurel Ridge Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,942
      Average cost out of state
      $27,380
      School Type
      Public

      Laurel Ridge 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,645
      Average cost out of state
      $45,447
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Valley 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 25, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Trade Tech College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,770
      Average cost out of state
      $31,770
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Trade Tech 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • California

      Los Medanos College

      Average cost in state
      $33,446
      Average cost out of state
      $39,802
      School Type
      Public

      Los Medanos 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,840
      Average cost out of state
      $18,840
      School Type
      Private

      Louisiana 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,618
      Average cost out of state
      $52,296
      School Type
      Public

      Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner(PCFNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana Technical University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,072
      Average cost out of state
      $33,072
      School Type
      Public

      Louisiana Technical University

      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 26, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lourdes University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $49,280
      Average cost out of state
      $49,280
      School Type
      Private

      Lourdes 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)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Washington

      Lower Columbia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $11,352
      Average cost out of state
      $11,352
      School Type
      Public

      Lower Columbia 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 Certificate
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • 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
    • Illinois

      Loyola University Chicago

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,180
      Average cost out of state
      $58,180
      School Type
      Private

      Loyola University Chicago

      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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP with Oncology specialty
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health NP with Substance Use and Addictions specialty
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Texas

      Lubbock Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,760
      Average cost out of state
      $48,760
      School Type
      Private

      Lubbock 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Luna Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,224
      Average cost out of state
      $3,168
      School Type
      Public

      Luna 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 26, 2026
    • Ohio

      Malone University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $52,440
      Average cost out of state
      $52,440
      School Type
      Private

      Malone 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education (also available post-BSN)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Ohio

      James A. Rhodes State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680‬
      Average cost out of state
      $9,360‬
      School Type
      Public

      James A. Rhodes 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • North Carolina

      James Sprunt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,984‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,592‬
      School Type
      Public

      James Sprunt 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: April 22, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $37,513
      Average cost out of state
      $37,513
      School Type
      Private

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • New York

      Jamestown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,218
      Average cost out of state
      $30,196
      School Type
      Public

      Jamestown 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 21, 2026

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