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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
    • West Virginia

      Salem International University Online

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,250
      Average cost out of state
      $14,250
      School Type
      Private

      Salem International 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
      • 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: April 1, 2026
    • Maine

      Saint Joseph's College of Maine

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $65,044
      Average cost out of state
      $65,044
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Joseph's College of Maine

      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)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Montana

      Salish Kootenai College

      Average cost in state
      $6,399
      Average cost out of state
      $11,583

      Salish Kootenai 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
    • Missouri

      Southwest Baptist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $41,500
      Average cost out of state
      $41,500
      School Type
      Private

      Southwest Baptist University

      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
      • 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: April 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Southwestern Oklahoma State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,403
      Average cost out of state
      $17,513
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Oklahoma 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Utah

      Southern Utah University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,450
      Average cost out of state
      $33,680
      School Type
      Public

      Southern Utah 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)
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Southwest Tennessee Community College

      Average cost in state
      $19,841
      Average cost out of state
      $32,711

      Southwest Tennessee 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 1, 2026
    • Michigan

      Spring Arbor University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $47,490
      Average cost out of state
      $47,490
      School Type
      Private

      Spring Arbor 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
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Southwestern College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $53,288
      Average cost out of state
      $53,288
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern 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 ADN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Spalding University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $50,729
      Average cost out of state
      $50,729
      School Type
      Private

      Spalding 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
      • 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Southwest Mississippi Community College

      Average cost in state
      $11,850
      Average cost out of state
      $14,550

      Southwest Mississippi 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: April 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Southside Regional Medical Center School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $15,702
      Average cost out of state
      $15,702

      Southside Regional Medical Center 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Stark State College of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $17,946
      Average cost out of state
      $21,042

      Stark State College of Technology

      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 RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Indiana

      St. Mary's College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $68,574
      Average cost out of state
      $68,574
      School Type
      Private

      St. Mary's College

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley

      Average cost in state
      $3,660
      Average cost out of state
      $6,990

      St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley

      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: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,325
      Average cost out of state
      $17,325
      School Type
      Private

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island Campus

      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
    • Iowa

      St. Luke's College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,097
      Average cost out of state
      $48,097
      School Type
      Private

      St. Luke's 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
    • Missouri

      St. Louis Community College - Forest Park

      Average cost in state
      $3,660
      Average cost out of state
      $6,990

      St. Louis Community College - Forest Park

      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: April 1, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      St. Joseph School of Nursing - New Hampshire

      Average cost in state
      $17,747
      Average cost out of state
      $17,747

      St. Joseph School of Nursing - New Hampshire

      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
    • Missouri

      St. Louis Community College - Meramec

      Average cost in state
      $3,660
      Average cost out of state
      $6,990‬

      St. Louis Community College - Meramec

      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: April 1, 2026
    • West Virginia

      St. Mary's Medical Center

      Average cost in state
      $6,023
      Average cost out of state
      $15,005

      St. Mary's Medical Center

      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
    • New Jersey

      Thomas Edison State University

      Average cost in state
      $39,600
      Average cost out of state
      $39,600
      School Type
      Public

      Thomas Edison 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-BSN/MSN (dual-track program)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Woman's University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $55,754
      Average cost out of state
      $55,754
      School Type
      Public

      Texas Woman's 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Certificate Programs
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Tallahassee Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,162
      Average cost out of state
      $28,474
      School Type
      Public

      Tallahassee 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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