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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
    • Washington

      Whitworth University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,800‬
      Average cost out of state
      $53,800‬
      School Type
      Private

      Whitworth 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate of Vocational Development in Nursing (CVD)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Arkansas Northeastern College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,570
      Average cost out of state
      $4,250
      School Type
      Public

      Arkansas Northeastern 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Illinois

      Highland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,582
      Average cost out of state
      $23,582
      School Type
      Public

      Highland 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 18, 2026
    • Texas

      Midland College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,464
      Average cost out of state
      $20,344
      School Type
      Public

      Midland 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
      • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Bluegrass Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Bluegrass 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Stark State College of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $17,946
      Average cost out of state
      $21,042

      Stark State College of Technology

      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 RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 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
    • Missouri

      Central Methodist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,320
      Average cost out of state
      $30,320
      School Type
      Private

      Central Methodist 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 13, 2026
    • Illinois

      City Colleges of Chicago

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,736
      Average cost out of state
      $15,432
      School Type
      Public

      City Colleges of Chicago

      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)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - San Germán

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968

      Inter American University - San Germán

      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 22, 2026
    • Oregon

      Lane Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,500
      Average cost out of state
      $11,500
      School Type
      Public

      Lane 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)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Maryland

      College of Southern Maryland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,823
      Average cost out of state
      $33,523
      School Type
      Public

      College of Southern Maryland

      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: April 29, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,405
      Average cost out of state
      $13,405
      School Type
      Public

      Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

      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: April 30, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crump

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,756
      Average cost out of state
      $23,756
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crump

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,706
      Average cost out of state
      $24,706
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,336
      Average cost out of state
      $29,916
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Virginia

      Virginia Highlands Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,969
      Average cost out of state
      $29,482
      School Type
      Public

      Virginia Highlands 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)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Atlantic Cape Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,462
      Average cost out of state
      $25,462
      School Type
      Public

      Atlantic Cape 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
      • LVN to ADN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • California

      Antelope Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,944
      Average cost out of state
      $19,944
      School Type
      Public

      Antelope Valley 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Northeast Mississippi Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,830
      Average cost out of state
      $7,300
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Mississippi 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      California University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,798
      Average cost out of state
      $31,416
      School Type
      Public

      California University of Pennsylvania

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration and Leadership
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Kentucky

      University of Louisville Online

      Average cost in state
      $35,996
      Average cost out of state
      $35,996
      School Type
      Public

      University of Louisville 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Texas

      Tyler Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,094
      Average cost out of state
      $22,738
      School Type
      Public

      Tyler Junior 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: March 10, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Mary Hardin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $52,994
      Average cost out of state
      $52,994
      School Type
      Private

      University of Mary Hardin

      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 2, 2026

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