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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
    • Maryland

      Frostburg State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,602
      Average cost out of state
      $38,494
      School Type
      Public

      Frostburg 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)
      • Education Track
      • Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Leadership and Management Track
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Washington

      Green River Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,124‬
      Average cost out of state
      $20,124‬
      School Type
      Public

      Green River 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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - East Central

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - East Central

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - North Central

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - North Central

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - South Central

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - South Central

      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
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 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
    • Wyoming

      Northwest College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,890.00
      Average cost out of state
      $26,190.00
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest 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: June 5, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Robeson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,408
      Average cost out of state
      $$37,408
      School Type
      Public

      Robeson 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • California

      Riverside Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $9,960
      School Type
      Public

      Riverside 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Georgia

      Emory University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $70,300
      Average cost out of state
      $70,300
      School Type
      Private

      Emory 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • CNM/CM
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • (CPP-AC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPP-AC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      Last Updated: May 6, 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
    • Texas

      Lee College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,975
      Average cost out of state
      $20,645
      School Type
      Public

      Lee 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • New York

      Maria College of Albany

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,555
      Average cost out of state
      $30,555
      School Type
      Private

      Maria College of Albany

      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 Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Montana

      Miles Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,062
      Average cost out of state
      $40,062
      School Type
      Public

      Miles 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)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • New York

      Nassau Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $5,990
      Average cost out of state
      $11,980
      School Type
      Public

      Nassau Community 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
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Nevada

      Truckee Meadows Community College

      Average cost in state
      $30,461
      Average cost out of state
      $40,011
      School Type
      Public

      Truckee Meadows 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)
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      Average cost in state
      $10,940
      Average cost out of state
      $28,240
      School Type
      Private

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      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: April 2, 2026
    • Indiana, Ohio, Michigan

      Hondros College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $37,968
      Average cost out of state
      $37,968
      School Type
      Private

      Hondros College of 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Pensacola State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,822
      Average cost out of state
      $34,016
      School Type
      Public

      Pensacola 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: June 9, 2026
    • District of Columbia

      Catholic University of America

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $88,294
      Average cost out of state
      $88,294
      School Type
      Private

      Catholic University of America

      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
      • Dual Acute and Primary Care Pediatric
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      Last Updated: August 3, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $38,775
      Average cost out of state
      $38,775
      School Type
      Private

      Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Geriatric-Adult Nurse Practitioner (GANP)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
      • Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
      • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana State University - Alexandria

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,770
      Average cost out of state
      $45,446
      School Type
      Public

      Louisiana State University - Alexandria

      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: August 31, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Anoka-Ramsey Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,197
      Average cost out of state
      $14,197
      School Type
      Public

      Anoka-Ramsey 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Arkansas Tech University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,895
      Average cost out of state
      $34,895
      School Type
      Public

      Arkansas Tech 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026

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