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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
    • Rhode Island

      Salve Regina University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $80,886
      Average cost out of state
      $80,886
      School Type
      Private

      Salve Regina 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Master's Certificate)
      • Cybersecurity and Healthcare Administration (Graduate Certificate)
      • Healthcare Administration (Graduate Certificate)
      • Healthcare Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-Master's Certificate)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (Post-Master's Certificate)
      Last Updated: June 18, 2026
    • Georgia

      Columbus Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,898
      Average cost out of state
      $17,946‬
      School Type
      Public

      Columbus 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Illinois

      Heartland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,036
      Average cost out of state
      $30,866
      School Type
      Public

      Heartland 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Ohio

      James A. Rhodes State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680‬
      Average cost out of state
      $9,360‬
      School Type
      Public

      James A. Rhodes 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Illinois

      Lewis and Clark Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,388
      Average cost out of state
      $21,386
      School Type
      Public

      Lewis and Clark 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Louisiana State University at Eunice

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,968
      Average cost out of state
      $27,332
      School Type
      Public

      Louisiana State University at Eunice

      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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Missouri

      Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $3,024‬
      Average cost out of state
      $7,968‬
      School Type
      Public

      Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

      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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: August 27, 2026
    • Ohio

      Miami University

      Average cost in state
      $36,558
      Average cost out of state
      $60,550
      School Type
      Public

      Miami 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
      Last Updated: August 27, 2026
    • Michigan

      Mid-Michigan Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,884
      Average cost out of state
      $37,688
      School Type
      Public

      Mid-Michigan 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 15, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Midlands Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,726
      Average cost out of state
      $33,726
      School Type
      Public

      Midlands 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Milwaukee Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,585
      Average cost out of state
      $9,947
      School Type
      Public

      Milwaukee Area 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Montana

      Montana State University - Northern

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,495
      Average cost out of state
      $22,397
      School Type
      Public

      Montana State University - Northern

      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 2, 2026
    • California

      Napa Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,067
      Average cost out of state
      $53,339
      School Type
      Public

      Napa Valley 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 15, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Rowan Cabarrus Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,824‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,432
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan Cabarrus 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)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Ulster

      Average cost in state
      $5,680
      Average cost out of state
      $11,360
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Ulster

      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 5, 2026
    • Washington

      University of Washington - Tacoma

      Average cost in state
      $35,994
      Average cost out of state
      $67,224
      School Type
      Public

      University of Washington - Tacoma

      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 6, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of West Alabama

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,672
      Average cost out of state
      $40,905
      School Type
      Public

      University of West Alabama

      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: July 6, 2026
    • Arizona

      Arizona Western College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,400
      Average cost out of state
      $4,250
      School Type
      Public

      Arizona Western 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • New York

      Crouse Hospital School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,935
      Average cost out of state
      $23,935
      School Type
      Private

      Crouse Hospital School of Nursing

      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: August 6, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Lee University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,440‬
      Average cost out of state
      $25,440‬
      School Type
      Private

      Lee 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 22, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      MGH Institute of Health Professions

      Average cost in state
      $47,724‬
      Average cost out of state
      $47,724‬
      School Type
      Private

      MGH Institute of Health Professions

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Dual Adult-Gerontology Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Washington

      Seattle University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $59,400
      Average cost out of state
      $59,400
      School Type
      Private

      Seattle 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
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - Guayama

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968
      School Type
      Private

      Inter American University - Guayama

      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: April 22, 2026
    • Missouri

      Crowder College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,356
      Average cost out of state
      $24,456
      School Type
      Public

      Crowder 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: April 30, 2026

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