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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
    • Georgia

      Augusta Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,282
      Average cost out of state
      $4,282
      School Type
      Public

      Augusta 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: July 23, 2026
    • Illinois

      Augustana College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,442
      Average cost out of state
      $68,442
      School Type
      Private

      Augustana 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Ohio

      Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,950
      Average cost out of state
      $25,950
      School Type
      Private

      Aultman College of Nursing and 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 23, 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

      Austin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,398
      Average cost out of state
      $37,418
      School Type
      Public

      Austin Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • 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: July 23, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Austin Peay State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,522
      Average cost out of state
      $35,498
      School Type
      Public

      Austin Peay 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Autry Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,273
      Average cost out of state
      $22,273
      School Type
      Public

      Autry Technology Center

      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: July 23, 2026
    • Missouri

      Avila University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,540
      Average cost out of state
      $41,540
      School Type
      Private

      Avila 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
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • California

      Azusa Pacific University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,470
      Average cost out of state
      $68,470
      School Type
      Private

      Azusa Pacific 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)
      • LVN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • MSN with SNSC and PNP Certificate
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • (PCNS-BC) Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS-BC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Nursing Education Certificate
      • PMHNP-BC Adult
      • MSN with SNSC and FNP Certificate
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Reynolds Memorial Hospital

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,835
      Average cost out of state
      $16,335
      School Type
      Private

      Reynolds Memorial Hospital

      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: May 1, 2026
    • Kansas

      Baker University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,500
      Average cost out of state
      $35,500
      School Type
      Private

      Baker 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
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CHSA) Certified Health Service Administrator (CHSA)
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • California

      Bakersfield College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $10,290
      School Type
      Public

      Bakersfield 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
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Ohio

      Baldwin Wallace University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,284
      Average cost out of state
      $58,284
      School Type
      Private

      Baldwin Wallace 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ball State University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,438
      Average cost out of state
      $34,094
      School Type
      Public

      Ball 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Maryland

      Baltimore City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,640
      Average cost out of state
      $6,720‬
      School Type
      Public

      Baltimore City 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Baptist Health Sciences University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,071
      Average cost out of state
      $38,071
      School Type
      Private

      Baptist Health Sciences 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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Baptist Health College - Little Rock

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,038
      Average cost out of state
      $44,038
      School Type
      Private

      Baptist Health College - Little Rock

      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 10, 2026
    • Texas

      Baptist School of Health Professions

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,100
      Average cost out of state
      $30,100
      School Type
      Private

      Baptist School of Health Professions

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Missouri

      Barnes-Jewish College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $59,714
      Average cost out of state
      $59,714
      School Type
      Private

      Barnes-Jewish 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Advanced Degree in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Florida

      Barry University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,600
      Average cost out of state
      $34,600
      School Type
      Private

      Barry 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Barton College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,606
      Average cost out of state
      $53,606
      School Type
      Private

      Barton 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 22, 2026
    • Kansas

      Barton Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,320
      Average cost out of state
      $22,150
      School Type
      Public

      Barton 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026
    • Michigan

      Bay College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $9,720
      Average cost out of state
      $11,580
      School Type
      Public

      Bay 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Bayamon Central University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,882
      Average cost out of state
      $15,882
      School Type
      Public

      Bayamon Central 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate of Gerontological Nursing
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026

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