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    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
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,780
      Average cost out of state
      $37,780
      School Type
      Private

      West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

      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: April 2, 2026
    • Michigan

      West Shore Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,470
      Average cost out of state
      $8,820
      School Type
      Public

      West Shore 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: April 2, 2026
    • New York

      Westchester Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,230
      Average cost out of state
      $11,770
      School Type
      Public

      Westchester 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 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
    • North Dakota

      Williston State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,035
      Average cost out of state
      $ 23,217
      School Type
      Public

      Williston 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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Wilson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,572
      Average cost out of state
      $8,716
      School Type
      Public

      Wilson 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: April 2, 2026
    • Delaware

      Wilmington College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,984
      Average cost out of state
      $48,984
      School Type
      Private

      Wilmington 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Advanced Degree in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Virginia

      Wytheville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,007
      Average cost out of state
      $11,445
      School Type
      Public

      Wytheville 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 2, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Winston-Salem State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,728
      Average cost out of state
      $29,975
      School Type
      Public

      Winston-Salem 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Ohio

      Wright State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      23,112
      Average cost out of state
      $32,812
      School Type
      Public

      Wright 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)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • School Nurse Certificate
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northwood Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,574
      Average cost out of state
      $11,574
      School Type
      Public

      Northwood 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
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Maryland

      Wor-Wic Community College

      Average cost in state
      $3,990
      Average cost out of state
      $9,990
      School Type
      Public

      Wor-Wic 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $20,859
      Average cost out of state
      $20,859
      School Type
      Public

      Wood County 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: April 2, 2026
    • California

      Franklin County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $17,350
      Average cost out of state
      $20,200
      School Type
      Public

      Franklin County Career and Technology Center

      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 8, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Gardner-Webb University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,852
      Average cost out of state
      $55,852
      School Type
      Private

      Gardner-Webb 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Administration Certificate
      • Post-Doctoral Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Post-Doctoral Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Nursing Education Certificate
      Last Updated: April 8, 2026
    • Georgia

      Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,902
      Average cost out of state
      $27,574
      School Type
      Public

      Abraham Baldwin Agricultural 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 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Abilene Christian University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,950
      Average cost out of state
      $61,950
      School Type
      Private

      Abilene Christian 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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Adventist University of Health Sciences

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,780
      Average cost out of state
      $21,780
      School Type
      Private

      Adventist University of Health Sciences

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration and Leadership
      • Healthcare Administration Certificate
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • New York

      Adirondack Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,760
      Average cost out of state
      $8,640
      School Type
      Public

      Adirondack 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • California

      American River College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,678
      Average cost out of state
      $37,678
      School Type
      Public

      American River 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • New York

      Adelphi University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $54,920
      Average cost out of state
      $54,920
      School Type
      Private

      Adelphi University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Health Care Informatics Certificate
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      American International College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $66,130
      Average cost out of state
      $66,130
      School Type
      Private

      American International 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
      • Nurse Education Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • POST-MASTER’S FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Alamance Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,736
      Average cost out of state
      $9,648
      School Type
      Public

      Alamance 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Alcorn State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,744
      Average cost out of state
      $23,744
      School Type
      Public

      Alcorn State 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026

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