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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
    • Texas

      Lee College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,418
      Average cost out of state
      $6,088
      School Type
      Public

      Lee 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Murray State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,136‬
      Average cost out of state
      $9,000
      School Type
      Public

      Murray State 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 29, 2026
    • Texas

      Navarro College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,231
      Average cost out of state
      $14,515
      School Type
      Public

      Navarro 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,500
      Average cost out of state
      $37,500
      School Type
      Private

      Oklahoma 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Missouri

      Sikeston Career & Technology Center, Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $10,000
      Average cost out of state
      $10,000

      Sikeston Career &amp; Technology Center, 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Iowa

      Southeastern Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,660
      Average cost out of state
      $6,810
      School Type
      Public

      Southeastern 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: May 4, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Edgecombe Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,088
      Average cost out of state
      $26,215
      School Type
      Public

      Edgecombe 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 5, 2026
    • Ohio

      University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,394
      Average cost out of state
      $29,728
      School Type
      Public

      University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash 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 6, 2026
    • Washington

      Walla Walla University - School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,344
      Average cost out of state
      $34,344
      School Type
      Private

      Walla Walla University - School of Nursing

      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: May 7, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Camden County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,560
      Average cost out of state
      $4,656
      School Type
      Public

      Camden County 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Florida

      Pensacola State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,822
      Average cost out of state
      $34,016
      School Type
      Public

      Pensacola State 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

      Average cost in state
      $39,944
      Average cost out of state
      $39,944
      School Type
      Private

      Trinity College of Nursing &amp; 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Oregon

      Linfield University Adult Degree Program

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

      Linfield University Adult Degree Program

      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
    • Nebraska

      Mid Plains Community College Area

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,600
      Average cost out of state
      $4,530
      School Type
      Public

      Mid Plains Community College Area

      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 28, 2026
    • California

      Mt. San Antonio College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $2,760
      Average cost out of state
      $20,040
      School Type
      Public

      Mt. San Antonio 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • LVN 30-Unit Option – Career Mobility Track
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Nebraska

      College of Saint Mary

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,114
      Average cost out of state
      $39,114
      School Type
      Private

      College of Saint Mary

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lorain County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,968
      Average cost out of state
      $21,564
      School Type
      Public

      Lorain 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • License Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Monroe County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,134
      Average cost out of state
      $27,441
      School Type
      Public

      Monroe 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
      • PN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • California

      Evergreen Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,444
      Average cost out of state
      $35,444
      School Type
      Public

      Evergreen 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • New York

      Suffolk County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,987
      Average cost out of state
      $23,987
      School Type
      Public

      Suffolk 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Iowa

      Ellsworth Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,496
      Average cost out of state
      $10,008
      School Type
      Public

      Ellsworth 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 6, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Western Oklahoma State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,876‬
      Average cost out of state
      $7,800
      School Type
      Public

      Western Oklahoma 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 RN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Illinois

      Heartland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,036
      Average cost out of state
      $30,866
      School Type
      Public

      Heartland 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: May 15, 2026
    • Kansas

      Johnson County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,424
      Average cost out of state
      $22,688
      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: March 9, 2026

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