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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
    • Arkansas

      Harding University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,626
      Average cost out of state
      $39,626
      School Type
      Private

      Harding 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 / Master of Science in Nursing Combined Program
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Harrisburg Area Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,509
      Average cost out of state
      $31,257
      School Type
      Public

      Harrisburg Area 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)
      • Nursing Home Administrator Certification
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Illinois

      Harper College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,163
      Average cost out of state
      $15,355
      School Type
      Public

      Harper 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)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • California

      Hartnell College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $46,944
      Average cost out of state
      $55,854
      School Type
      Public

      Hartnell 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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • New York

      Hartwick College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $70,194
      Average cost out of state
      $70,194
      School Type
      Private

      Hartwick 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 / Master of Science in Nursing Combined Program
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Hawaii Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,302
      Average cost out of state
      $40,958
      School Type
      Public

      Hawaii 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
      • Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Hawaii Pacific University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $73,042
      Average cost out of state
      $73,042
      School Type
      Private

      Hawaii Pacific 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER'S ADULT GERO ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      • POST-MASTER'S PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      • POST-MASTER’S FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Iowa

      Hawkeye Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,336
      Average cost out of state
      $7,336
      School Type
      Public

      Hawkeye 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Haywood Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,880
      Average cost out of state
      $26,880
      School Type
      Public

      Haywood 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 15, 2026
    • Illinois

      Heartland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,036
      Average cost out of state
      $30,866
      School Type
      Public

      Heartland 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Hazard Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Hazard Community and 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: May 15, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Henderson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Henderson 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: May 15, 2026
    • Virginia

      Henrico County-St. Mary's Hospital School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $3,879
      Average cost out of state
      $4,239
      School Type
      Public

      Henrico County-St. Mary's Hospital School of Practical Nursing

      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: May 15, 2026
    • Georgia

      Herzing University - Atlanta Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Atlanta Campus

      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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • 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
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Herzing University - Akron Campus

      Average cost in state
      $65,700
      Average cost out of state
      $65,700
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Akron Campus

      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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • 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
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Henry Ford Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,664
      Average cost out of state
      $29,032
      School Type
      Public

      Henry Ford 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 15, 2026
    • Alabama

      Herzing University - Birmingham Campus

      Average cost in state
      $40,150
      Average cost out of state
      $40,150
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Birmingham Campus

      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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • 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
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Herzing University - Brookfield Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Brookfield Campus

      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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • 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
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Herzing University - Kenosha Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Kenosha Campus

      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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • 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
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Herzing University - Madison Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Madison Campus

      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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • 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
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Herzing University - Minneapolis Campus

      Average cost in state
      $67,500
      Average cost out of state
      $67,500
      School Type
      Private

      Herzing University - Minneapolis Campus

      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
      • 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
      • Respiratory Therapist to BSN
      • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • 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
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Leadership & Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 18, 2026
    • Maryland

      Howard Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,320
      Average cost out of state
      $11,640
      School Type
      Public

      Howard 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
      • 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • Texas

      Houston Community College System

      Average cost in state
      $59,926
      Average cost out of state
      $59,926
      School Type
      Public

      Houston Community College System

      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: May 20, 2026
    • Texas

      Howard College

      Average cost in state
      $37,996
      Average cost out of state
      $37,996
      School Type
      Public

      Howard 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
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026

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