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    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

      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
    • Wisconsin

      Moraine Park Technical College

      Average cost in state
      $17,037
      Average cost out of state
      $17,037
      School Type
      Public

      Moraine Park Technical 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
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: June 15, 2026
    • Kansas

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Beloit Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,340
      Average cost out of state
      $10,340
      School Type
      Public

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Beloit Campus

      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
      • CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Colorado

      Pikes Peak Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,403
      Average cost out of state
      $42,208
      School Type
      Public

      Pikes Peak 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Alabama

      Spring Hill College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,948
      Average cost out of state
      $40,948
      School Type
      Private

      Spring Hill 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Vance-Granville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,972‬
      Average cost out of state
      $29,858
      School Type
      Public

      Vance-Granville 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Illinois

      Aurora University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $45,090
      Average cost out of state
      $45,090
      School Type
      Private

      Aurora 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
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Texas

      Blinn College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $25,214
      Average cost out of state
      $31,664
      School Type
      Public

      Blinn 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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 28, 2026
    • Missouri

      Bolivar Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,700
      Average cost out of state
      $14,700
      School Type
      Private

      Bolivar 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026
    • Texas

      Clarendon College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,976
      Average cost out of state
      $7,064
      School Type
      Public

      Clarendon 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado Technical University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $29,560
      Average cost out of state
      $29,560
      School Type
      Private

      Colorado Technical 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • Texas

      El Centro College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,248
      Average cost out of state
      $32,572
      School Type
      Public

      El Centro 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Patient Care Technician Certificate
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Perioperative Nursing Enhanced Skills Certificate
      Last Updated: August 12, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Fox Valley Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,990
      Average cost out of state
      $11,990
      School Type
      Public

      Fox Valley 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • RN Refresher Certificate
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Refresher Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Texas

      Hardin-Simmons University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,800
      Average cost out of state
      $35,800
      School Type
      Private

      Hardin-Simmons 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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Texas

      Houston Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $59,926
      Average cost out of state
      $59,926
      School Type
      Private

      Houston 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)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northeast

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northeast

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northwest

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northwest

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Illinois

      Parkland College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,894
      Average cost out of state
      $23,252
      School Type
      Public

      Parkland 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 8, 2026
    • Texas

      San Jacinto College Central Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,306
      Average cost out of state
      $33,136
      School Type
      Public

      San Jacinto College Central Campus

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Somerset Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Somerset 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Texas

      Tarleton State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,944
      Average cost out of state
      $42,784
      School Type
      Public

      Tarleton 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)
      • LVN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,132
      Average cost out of state
      $19,980
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

      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)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Missouri

      Columbia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,132
      Average cost out of state
      $48,132
      School Type
      Private

      Columbia 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: August 20, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Lehman College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Lehman 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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