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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
    • Minnesota

      Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

      Average cost in state
      $36,238
      Average cost out of state
      $36,238
      School Type
      Private

      Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Sacramento City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,188
      Average cost out of state
      $32,188
      School Type
      Public

      Sacramento City 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Alabama

      Spring Hill College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,810
      Average cost out of state
      $38,810
      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: April 1, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Union College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,908
      Average cost out of state
      $39,908
      School Type
      Private

      Union 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Virginia

      Patrick Henry Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,149
      Average cost out of state
      $11,662
      School Type
      Public

      Patrick Henry 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Delta College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $31,000
      Average cost out of state
      $31,000
      School Type
      Private

      Delta 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee - Martin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,838
      Average cost out of state
      $34,878
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee - Martin

      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: March 9, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Minot State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,182
      Average cost out of state
      $18,182
      School Type
      Public

      Minot 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: March 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Notre Dame College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,544
      Average cost out of state
      $44,544
      School Type
      Private

      Notre Dame 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: April 30, 2026
    • Missouri

      Mississippi College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,000
      Average cost out of state
      $22,000
      School Type
      Private

      Mississippi 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Victoria College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,086
      Average cost out of state
      $22,026
      School Type
      Public

      Victoria 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Hope College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $65,550
      Average cost out of state
      $65,550
      School Type
      Private

      Hope 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
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Wesleyan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $47,722
      Average cost out of state
      $47,722
      School Type
      Private

      West Virginia Wesleyan 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)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      EDP College of Puerto Rico - San Sebastian

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,541
      Average cost out of state
      $27,541
      School Type
      Private

      EDP College of Puerto Rico - San Sebastian

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: May 6, 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
    • Wisconsin

      Milwaukee Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,359
      Average cost out of state
      $9,652
      School Type
      Public

      Milwaukee 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • New York

      Genesee Valley BOCES

      Average cost in state
      $16,475
      Average cost out of state
      $16,475

      Genesee Valley BOCES

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Georgia

      Trenholm Technical College

      Average cost in state
      $19,114
      Average cost out of state
      $19,114
      School Type
      Public

      Trenholm 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $25,000
      Average cost out of state
      $25,000
      School Type
      Public

      Wilkes-Barre Area Career &amp; Technical Center Practical Nursing Program

      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 2, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Mercer County Community College

      Average cost in state
      $6,756
      Average cost out of state
      $10,620
      School Type
      Public

      Mercer County 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: April 28, 2026
    • Virginia

      Southwest Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,702
      Average cost out of state
      $17,255
      School Type
      Public

      Southwest Virginia 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
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Iowa

      Marshalltown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,496
      Average cost out of state
      $10,008
      School Type
      Public

      Marshalltown 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 11, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Bloomfield College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,678
      Average cost out of state
      $26,394
      School Type
      Private

      Bloomfield 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 10, 2026
    • Washington

      Walla Walla Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,370
      Average cost out of state
      $29,822
      School Type
      Public

      Walla Walla 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026

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