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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
    • New York

      Nazareth University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $63,120
      Average cost out of state
      $63,120
      School Type
      Private

      Nazareth 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Nevada

      Nevada State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,822
      Average cost out of state
      $48,297
      School Type
      Public

      Nevada 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Neumann University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,340
      Average cost out of state
      $39,340
      School Type
      Private

      Neumann 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Nebraska Methodist College

      Average cost in state
      $33,760
      Average cost out of state
      $33,760

      Nebraska Methodist 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • APRN to DNP (Advanced Practice RN to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (NE-BC) Nurse Executive (NE-BC)
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Care Coordinator Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      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
    • New Jersey

      New Jersey City University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,605
      Average cost out of state
      $15,605
      School Type
      Public

      New Jersey City 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • School Nurse Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New York

      New York University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,811
      Average cost out of state
      $32,811
      School Type
      Private

      New York 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      • Palliative Care Certificate
      • Advanced Certificate in Gerontology
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New Mexico

      New Mexico Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,200
      Average cost out of state
      $2,250
      School Type
      Public

      New Mexico Junior 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New Mexico

      New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,296
      Average cost out of state
      $2,400‬
      School Type
      Public

      New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

      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: April 29, 2026
    • Virginia

      New River Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,126
      Average cost out of state
      $27,640
      School Type
      Public

      New River 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Kansas

      Newman University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,480
      Average cost out of state
      $38,480
      School Type
      Private

      Newman 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
      • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
      • Nurse Anesthesia Pathway (BSN → DNAP or DNP-NA)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New Mexico

      New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

      Average cost in state
      $15,540
      Average cost out of state
      $15,900

      New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Nicholls State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,531
      Average cost out of state
      $28,531
      School Type
      Public

      Nicholls 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      NHTI - Concord's Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,235
      Average cost out of state
      $42,485
      School Type
      Public

      NHTI - Concord's 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • (LNCC) Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New York

      Niagara County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,232
      Average cost out of state
      $10,464
      School Type
      Public

      Niagara 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Nicolet Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,862
      Average cost out of state
      $23,862
      School Type
      Public

      Nicolet Area 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: April 29, 2026
    • Virginia

      Norfolk State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,208
      Average cost out of state
      $40,758
      School Type
      Public

      Norfolk 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Michigan

      Northwestern Michigan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,775
      Average cost out of state
      $35,577
      School Type
      Public

      Northwestern Michigan 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Utah

      Nightingale College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $46,400
      Average cost out of state
      $46,400
      School Type
      Private

      Nightingale 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Virginia

      Norfolk Technical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $9,000
      Average cost out of state
      $9,000

      Norfolk Technical 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: April 29, 2026
    • Northwestern College - Bridgeview Campus

      Average cost in state
      $38,050
      Average cost out of state
      $38,050
      School Type
      Private

      Northwestern College - Bridgeview Campus

      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 29, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northwestern Oklahoma State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,065
      Average cost out of state
      $15,415
      School Type
      Public

      Northwestern Oklahoma State 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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      Nova Southeastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,000
      Average cost out of state
      $39,000
      School Type
      Private

      Nova Southeastern 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Northwestern State University of Louisiana

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,060
      Average cost out of state
      $17,454
      School Type
      Public

      Northwestern State University of Louisiana

      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
      • Master 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 BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026

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