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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
    • Kentucky

      Maysville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Maysville 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Medicaid Nurse Aide
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • North Carolina

      McDowell Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,532
      Average cost out of state
      $8,576
      School Type
      Public

      McDowell Technical 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 Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Minnesota, Florida, Arizona

      Mayo School of Health Sciences

      Average cost in state
      $25,226
      Average cost out of state
      $25,226
      School Type
      Public

      Mayo School of Health Sciences

      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
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Texas

      McLennan Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,736
      Average cost out of state
      $20,276
      School Type
      Public

      McLennan 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 27, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Medical University of South Carolina

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $31,244
      Average cost out of state
      $58,060
      School Type
      Public

      Medical University of South Carolina

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • California

      Merced College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,500
      Average cost out of state
      $25,820
      School Type
      Public

      Merced 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • New York

      Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $12,480
      Average cost out of state
      $16,067
      School Type
      Private

      Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing

      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
      • PN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Louisiana

      McNeese State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,448
      Average cost out of state
      $10,448
      School Type
      Public

      McNeese 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Mercer County Community College

      Average cost in state
      $6,756
      Average cost out of state
      $10,620
      School Type
      Public

      Mercer County 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 28, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Mercer County Technical Schools

      School Type
      Private
    • Iowa

      Mercy College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,960‬
      Average cost out of state
      $18,960‬
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy College of Health Sciences

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • New York

      Mercy University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,480
      Average cost out of state
      $24,480
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Florida

      Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $9,267
      Average cost out of state
      $9,267
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy Hospital 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 28, 2026
    • Ohio

      Mercy College of Ohio

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $13,680
      Average cost out of state
      $13,680
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy College of Ohio

      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
      • 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Meridian Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,616
      Average cost out of state
      $20,616
      School Type
      Public

      Meridian 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 28, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Mercyhurst University

      Average cost in state
      $62,876
      Average cost out of state
      $62,876
      School Type
      Private

      Mercyhurst 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 / Master of Science in Nursing Combined Program
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Merit Technical Institute

      School Type
      Public

      Merit Technical Institute

      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)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • North Carolina, South Carolina

      Mercy School of Nursing

      School Type
      Private
    • Pennsylvania

      Messiah University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $42,540
      Average cost out of state
      $42,540
      School Type
      Private

      Messiah 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership and Management Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Methodist University

      Average cost in state
      $61,223
      Average cost out of state
      $44,870
      School Type
      Private

      Methodist University

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Arizona

      Mesa Community College

      Average cost in state
      $29,630
      Average cost out of state
      $31,030
      School Type
      Public

      Mesa 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate of Completion in Nursing Refresher
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • California

      Merritt College

      Average cost in state
      $39,713
      Average cost out of state
      $48,593
      School Type
      Public

      Merritt 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 28, 2026
    • Illinois

      Methodist College

      Average cost in state
      $46,614
      Average cost out of state
      $46,614
      School Type
      Private

      Methodist 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Metro Technology Centers

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,030
      Average cost out of state
      $8,060
      School Type
      Public

      Metro Technology Centers

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026

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