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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
    • Ohio

      North Central State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,789
      Average cost out of state
      $18,789
      School Type
      Public

      North Central 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Idaho

      North Idaho College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,601
      Average cost out of state
      $29,601
      School Type
      Public

      North Idaho 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
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      North Hennepin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,554
      Average cost out of state
      $7,554
      School Type
      Public

      North Hennepin 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: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,554
      Average cost out of state
      $24,554
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Wisconsin 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
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,310
      Average cost out of state
      $28,940
      School Type
      Public

      Northeastern Oklahoma A &amp; M 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
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Iowa

      North Iowa Area Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,403
      Average cost out of state
      $23,403
      School Type
      Public

      North Iowa Area 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: March 9, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northeast Technology Centers

      Average cost in state
      $5,800
      Average cost out of state
      $8,200

      Northeast Technology Centers

      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: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Midland College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,464
      Average cost out of state
      $20,344
      School Type
      Public

      Midland 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
      • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 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: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minneapolis Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,044
      Average cost out of state
      $28,044
      School Type
      Public

      Minneapolis Community and 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Detroit Lakes

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Detroit Lakes

      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: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls

      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: March 9, 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: March 9, 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: March 9, 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: March 9, 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
    • Ohio

      Firelands Regional Medical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $7,745
      Average cost out of state
      $7,745
      School Type
      Private

      Firelands Regional 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Kauai Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,728
      Average cost out of state
      $38,864
      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: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Herzing University - Online Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,950
      Average cost out of state
      $67,950
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Online 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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Herzing University - Brookfield Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Brookfield 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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Herzing University - Minneapolis Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Minneapolis 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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Herzing University - Madison Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Madison 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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Herzing University - Orlando Campus

      Average cost in state
      $65,700
      Average cost out of state
      $65,700
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Orlando 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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Herzing University - Kenosha Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Kenosha 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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026

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