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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

      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
    • Tennessee

      Lipscomb University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $67,452
      Average cost out of state
      $67,452
      School Type
      Private

      Lipscomb 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Ocean County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,944‬
      Average cost out of state
      $7,152‬
      School Type
      Public

      Ocean County 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 30, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Owensboro Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Owensboro 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: April 30, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,798
      Average cost out of state
      $22,936
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      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 1, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll

      Average cost in state
      $24,878
      Average cost out of state
      $24,878
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll

      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 - Pulaski

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,673
      Average cost out of state
      $23,673
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski

      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
    • Texas

      Texarkana College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $ 22,746
      Average cost out of state
      $ 22,746
      School Type
      Public

      Texarkana 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: May 5, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,954
      Average cost out of state
      $5,954
      School Type
      Public

      University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

      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
      • Professional Certificate in Gastroenterological Nursing
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Alabama

      Bishop State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,654
      Average cost out of state
      $15,184
      School Type
      Public

      Bishop State 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 14, 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
    • Maryland

      Hagerstown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,924
      Average cost out of state
      $8,988
      School Type
      Public

      Hagerstown 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Texas

      Lamar State College - Orange

      Average cost in state
      $16,250
      Average cost out of state
      $29,990
      School Type
      Public

      Lamar State College - Orange

      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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland

      Average cost in state
      $24,586
      Average cost out of state
      $24,586
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland

      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
    • Pennsylvania

      Temple University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,448
      Average cost out of state
      $40,752
      School Type
      Public

      Temple 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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Maryland

      Baltimore City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,640
      Average cost out of state
      $6,720‬
      School Type
      Public

      Baltimore City 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 Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Alabama

      Bevill State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,519
      Average cost out of state
      $14,672‬
      School Type
      Public

      Bevill State 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Northwest Technical Institute

      Average cost in state
      $28,190
      Average cost out of state
      $28,190

      Northwest Technical Institute

      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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Edison State Community College

      Average cost in state
      $25,328
      Average cost out of state
      $30,056
      School Type
      Public

      Edison State 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)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Tri County Tech

      Average cost in state
      $7,270
      Average cost out of state
      $10,200
      School Type
      Public

      Tri County Tech

      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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Indiana

      Saint Elizabeth's School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $58,596
      Average cost out of state
      $58,596
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Elizabeth's School of Nursing

      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
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Washington

      Yakima Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,439
      Average cost out of state
      $19,024
      School Type
      Public

      Yakima 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Oregon

      Southwestern Oregon Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,442
      Average cost out of state
      $23,442
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Oregon 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Western Nebraska Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,702
      Average cost out of state
      $21,302
      School Type
      Public

      Western Nebraska 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: May 7, 2026

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