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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

      Fergus Falls Community College

      Average cost in state
      $22,234
      Average cost out of state
      $22,234
      School Type
      Public

      Fergus Falls 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: July 30, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Grantham University Online

      Average cost in state
      $15,532
      Average cost out of state
      $15,532
      School Type
      Private

      Grantham University Online

      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
      • Nursing Leadership & Organizational Leadership Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Guilford Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,557
      Average cost out of state
      $32,165
      School Type
      Public

      Guilford Technical 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: June 10, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Immaculata University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $29,550
      Average cost out of state
      $29,550
      School Type
      Private

      Immaculata 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
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: June 11, 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
    • South Carolina

      Lander University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,400‬
      Average cost out of state
      $21,400‬‬
      School Type
      Public

      Lander 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: April 23, 2026
    • Illinois

      Lincoln Land Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Lincoln Land 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Madison Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,540
      Average cost out of state
      $27,540
      School Type
      Public

      Madison Area 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minneapolis Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,044
      Average cost out of state
      $28,044
      School Type
      Public

      Minneapolis 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Detroit Lakes

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Detroit Lakes

      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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls

      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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead

      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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena

      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 29, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Mount Wachusett Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,235
      Average cost out of state
      $29,156
      School Type
      Public

      Mount Wachusett 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 27, 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
    • Puerto Rico

      Ponce Health Sciences University

      Average cost in state
      $11,489
      Average cost out of state
      $20,949
      School Type
      Private

      Ponce Health Sciences 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: June 11, 2026
    • Maine

      Saint Joseph's College of Maine

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $65,044
      Average cost out of state
      $65,044
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Joseph's College of Maine

      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)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Southeast Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,780
      Average cost out of state
      $4,536

      Southeast 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
    • Maine

      University of New England

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $71,640
      Average cost out of state
      $71,640
      School Type
      Private

      University of New England

      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)
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026
    • Kentucky

      University of Pikeville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,002
      Average cost out of state
      $53,002
      School Type
      Private

      University of Pikeville

      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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Oregon

      University of Portland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,000
      Average cost out of state
      $61,000
      School Type
      Private

      University of Portland

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Kansas

      University of Saint Mary

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $36,980
      Average cost out of state
      $36,980
      School Type
      Private

      University of Saint Mary

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • Alabama

      Wallace Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,110
      Average cost out of state
      $24,100
      School Type
      Public

      Wallace 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Sacramento

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $9,656
      Average cost out of state
      $9,656
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Sacramento

      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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026

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