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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
    • Kentucky

      Kentucky State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,575
      Average cost out of state
      $25,293
      School Type
      Public

      Kentucky 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
      • 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 25, 2026
    • Ohio

      Kettering College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,457
      Average cost out of state
      $40,457
      School Type
      Private

      Kettering 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: August 28, 2026
    • New York

      Keuka College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $62,110
      Average cost out of state
      $62,110
      School Type
      Private

      Keuka 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      Last Updated: August 28, 2026
    • Texas

      Kilgore College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,700
      Average cost out of state
      $6,570
      School Type
      Public

      Kilgore 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • Tennessee

      King University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $56,226
      Average cost out of state
      $56,226
      School Type
      Private

      King 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
      • Nurse Educator(NE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • New York

      Kingsborough Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      Kingsborough 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: May 25, 2026
    • Iowa

      Kirkwood Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,888
      Average cost out of state
      $22,888
      School Type
      Public

      Kirkwood 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 25, 2026
    • Michigan

      Kirtland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,700
      Average cost out of state
      $28,200
      School Type
      Public

      Kirtland 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Illinois

      Kishwaukee College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,175
      Average cost out of state
      $29,975
      School Type
      Public

      Kishwaukee 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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      La Roche College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,509
      Average cost out of state
      $17,509
      School Type
      Private

      La Roche 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • POST-MASTER’S FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026
    • Kansas

      Labette Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,594
      Average cost out of state
      $23,394
      School Type
      Public

      Labette 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: May 21, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Laboure College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,288
      Average cost out of state
      $42,288
      School Type
      Private

      Laboure 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College

      Average cost in state
      $19,926
      Average cost out of state
      $19,926

      Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe 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 23, 2026
    • Georgia

      LaGrange College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $50,730
      Average cost out of state
      $50,730
      School Type
      Private

      LaGrange 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: May 21, 2026
    • New York

      LaGuardia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      LaGuardia 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)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • South Dakota

      Lake Area Technical Institute

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,650
      Average cost out of state
      $22,650
      School Type
      Public

      Lake Area Technical Institute

      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: April 23, 2026
    • Illinois

      Lake Land College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,036
      Average cost out of state
      $17,198
      School Type
      Public

      Lake Land 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)
      • Basic Nurse Assistant
      Last Updated: August 10, 2026
    • Michigan

      Lake Michigan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,620‬
      Average cost out of state
      $9,036
      School Type
      Public

      Lake 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Lake Region State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,806
      Average cost out of state
      $12,563
      School Type
      Public

      Lake Region 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Lake Superior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,349
      Average cost out of state
      $6,349
      School Type
      Public

      Lake Superior 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Lake Superior State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,164
      Average cost out of state
      $34,164
      School Type
      Public

      Lake Superior 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post-Baccalaureate Rural Nurse Residency Certificate Program
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Florida

      Lake-Sumter State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,125
      Average cost out of state
      $33,266
      School Type
      Public

      Lake-Sumter 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
      • 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 14, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lakeland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,546
      Average cost out of state
      $21,910
      School Type
      Public

      Lakeland 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Lakes Region Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,868
      Average cost out of state
      $27,868

      Lakes Region 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)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026

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