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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
    • California

      California State University - Chico

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,546
      Average cost out of state
      $40,060
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Chico

      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: July 29, 2026
    • Ohio

      Capital University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $63,826
      Average cost out of state
      $63,826
      School Type
      Private

      Capital 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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Ohio

      Central Ohio Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,736
      Average cost out of state
      $8,496‬
      School Type
      Public

      Central Ohio 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
      Last Updated: August 19, 2026
    • District of Columbia

      Howard University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $66,182
      Average cost out of state
      $66,182
      School Type
      Private

      Howard 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: August 24, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Lenoir Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,736
      Average cost out of state
      $9,648
      School Type
      Public

      Lenoir 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Refresher Certificate
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Oregon

      Linfield University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,180
      Average cost out of state
      $53,180
      School Type
      Private

      Linfield 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)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lorain County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,874
      Average cost out of state
      $22,470
      School Type
      Public

      Lorain County 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • License Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oral Roberts University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,590
      Average cost out of state
      $48,590
      School Type
      Private

      Oral Roberts 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      Russell Sage College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,601
      Average cost out of state
      $39,601
      School Type
      Private

      Russell Sage College

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • Florida

      The University of Tampa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $52,832
      Average cost out of state
      $52,832
      School Type
      Private

      The University of Tampa

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • California

      University of California, Irvine

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $50,130
      Average cost out of state
      $50,130
      School Type
      Public

      University of California, Irvine

      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
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: September 2, 2026
    • Maine

      University of Maine at Fort Kent

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,252
      Average cost out of state
      $33,102
      School Type
      Public

      University of Maine at Fort Kent

      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
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: June 30, 2026
    • South Carolina

      University of South Carolina Upstate

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,127
      Average cost out of state
      $43,064
      School Type
      Public

      University of South Carolina Upstate

      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: May 6, 2026
    • Missouri

      Webster University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,360
      Average cost out of state
      $33,360
      School Type
      Private

      Webster 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: July 7, 2026
    • Idaho

      Boise State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,269
      Average cost out of state
      $54,223
      School Type
      Public

      Boise 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
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,600
      Average cost out of state
      $26,400
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,216
      Average cost out of state
      $29,512
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania

      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
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Simulation and Technology Certificate of Recognition (COR)
      Last Updated: August 25, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,058
      Average cost out of state
      $41,562
      School Type
      Public

      Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • California

      University of California at Los Angeles

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $47,808
      Average cost out of state
      $87,078
      School Type
      Public

      University of California at Los Angeles

      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
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 18, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Dakota Nursing Program at Bismarck State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,489
      Average cost out of state
      $10,489
      School Type
      Public

      Dakota Nursing Program at Bismarck State 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
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Kansas

      Garden City Community College

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

      Garden City 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 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
    • California

      Santa Barbara City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $41,287
      Average cost out of state
      $41,287
      School Type
      Public

      Santa Barbara City 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Maryland

      Bowie State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,058
      Average cost out of state
      $40,928
      School Type
      Public

      Bowie 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate – Certificate of Advanced Study (PMC-CAS)
      • Nurse Educator Post-Master's Certificate - (NE-PMC)
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026

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