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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
    • Illinois

      John A. Logan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,156
      Average cost out of state
      $6,156
      School Type
      Public

      John A. Logan 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 21, 2026
    • Virginia

      Brightpoint Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,938
      Average cost out of state
      $10,941
      School Type
      Public

      Brightpoint 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 1, 2026
    • Maryland

      Johns Hopkins University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $94,858
      Average cost out of state
      $94,858
      School Type
      Private

      Johns Hopkins 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
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER'S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      • POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
      • POST-MASTER'S PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      • POST-MASTER'S PEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Kansas

      Johnson County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,720
      Average cost out of state
      $24,176
      School Type
      Public

      Johnson 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Home Health Aide (HHA)
      • Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Johnston Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,377
      Average cost out of state
      $30,985
      School Type
      Public

      Johnston Community 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Michigan

      Kalamazoo Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,570
      Average cost out of state
      $8,760
      School Type
      Public

      Kalamazoo 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
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Illinois

      Kaskaskia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,980
      Average cost out of state
      $12,750
      School Type
      Public

      Kaskaskia 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
      • Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Kauai Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,874
      Average cost out of state
      $42,294
      School Type
      Public

      Kauai 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 RN
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Kean University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,860
      Average cost out of state
      $43,578
      School Type
      Public

      Kean 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
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Flagship Campus

      Average cost in state
      $58,016
      Average cost out of state
      $58,016

      Keiser University - Flagship 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Melbourne Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Melbourne 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)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Lakeland Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Lakeland 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)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - West Palm Beach Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - West Palm Beach 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)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Georgia

      Kennesaw State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,318
      Average cost out of state
      $43,648
      School Type
      Public

      Kennesaw 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administration
      • Nursing Education
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Kentucky Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $59,648
      Average cost out of state
      $59,648
      School Type
      Private

      Kentucky 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 25, 2026
    • Illinois, Colorado

      Lamar Community College

      Average cost in state
      $7,880
      Average cost out of state
      $13,144
      School Type
      Public

      Lamar 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      • 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
    • Texas

      Lamar University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,905
      Average cost out of state
      $18,625
      School Type
      Public

      Lamar 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Manchester Community College

      Average cost in state
      $6,900
      Average cost out of state
      $15,150
      School Type
      Public

      Manchester 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 27, 2026
    • New York

      Maria College of Albany

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,555
      Average cost out of state
      $30,555
      School Type
      Private

      Maria College of Albany

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Kansas

      Manhattan Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,493
      Average cost out of state
      $27,493
      School Type
      Public

      Manhattan Area 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: May 27, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Marian University Accelerated BSN Program - Saint Thomas Health

      Average cost in state
      $36,000
      Average cost out of state
      $36,000
      School Type
      Private

      Marian University Accelerated BSN Program - Saint Thomas Health

      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 27, 2026
    • Ohio

      Marion Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,222
      Average cost out of state
      $17,222
      School Type
      Public

      Marion Technical 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Aide Training (STNA)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Indiana

      Marian University - Indianapolis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $58,440
      Average cost out of state
      $58,440
      School Type
      Private

      Marian University - Indianapolis

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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