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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 Mexico

      Eastern New Mexico University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,970
      Average cost out of state
      $19,950
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern New Mexico 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: May 4, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,600
      Average cost out of state
      $21,600
      School Type
      Private

      Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

      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: June 29, 2026
    • New York

      Helene Fuld College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $15,100
      Average cost out of state
      $15,100
      School Type
      Private

      Helene Fuld College 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Pre-Licensure BSN Program
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Ashland Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Ashland 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
      • 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
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: April 9, 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
    • California

      California State University - San Bernardino

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,754
      Average cost out of state
      $37,754
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - San Bernardino

      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 Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: August 19, 2026
    • California

      California State University - San Marcos

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,916
      Average cost out of state
      $39,916
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - San Marcos

      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)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Colby-Sawyer College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,300
      Average cost out of state
      $42,300
      School Type
      Private

      Colby-Sawyer 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
      • Nursing Management & Executive Leadership Post-Master’s Certificate
      • Nursing Education Post-Master’s Certificate
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Post-Master’s Certificate
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,922
      Average cost out of state
      $38,110
      School Type
      Public

      Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (A&amp;M) 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • New York

      Mount Saint Mary College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,380
      Average cost out of state
      $68,380
      School Type
      Private

      Mount Saint Mary 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: August 27, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Murray State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,809
      Average cost out of state
      $33,269
      School Type
      Public

      Murray 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
      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: August 27, 2026
    • Florida

      Nova Southeastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,500
      Average cost out of state
      $40,500
      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: May 26, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Stockton University

      Average cost in state
      $33,058
      Average cost out of state
      $41,562
      School Type
      Public

      Stockton 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Rogers State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,200‬
      Average cost out of state
      $16,870
      School Type
      Public

      Rogers 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
      • 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: August 31, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Technology - Alfred

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,256
      Average cost out of state
      $41,206
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Technology - Alfred

      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: May 5, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida Southern College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $62,800
      Average cost out of state
      $62,800
      School Type
      Private

      Florida Southern 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administrative Leadership Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Arizona

      University of Arizona

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,270
      Average cost out of state
      $67,770
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arizona

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Health Care Informatics Certificate
      • Rural Telehealth Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: September 2, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Hunter College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Hunter 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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • (PHNA-BC)Public Health Nursing
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northeastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,890
      Average cost out of state
      $37,890
      School Type
      Private

      Northeastern 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
      • Pediatric RN-BC (Pediatric RN-BC)
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (NNP-BC) NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • California

      American University of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,684
      Average cost out of state
      $48,684
      School Type
      Private

      American University of 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
      • 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: July 13, 2026
    • Georgia

      Clayton State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,951
      Average cost out of state
      $39,141
      School Type
      Public

      Clayton 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Delaware

      Delaware State University

      Average cost in state
      $37,798
      Average cost out of state
      $47,788
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Mississippi

      East Central Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,810
      Average cost out of state
      $11,910
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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 4, 2026
    • Arizona

      Eastern Arizona College

      Average cost in state
      $7,740
      Average cost out of state
      $16,740

      Eastern Arizona 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
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026

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