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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
    • North Carolina

      Beaufort County Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,732
      Average cost out of state
      $36,860
      School Type
      Public

      Beaufort County 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
      • Nurse Aide Certificate
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Big Sandy Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480‬
      School Type
      Public

      Big Sandy Community and 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 10, 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: April 10, 2026
    • Florida

      Bethune-Cookman University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,190
      Average cost out of state
      $25,190
      School Type
      Private

      Bethune-Cookman 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • California

      Biola University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $65,314
      Average cost out of state
      $65,314
      School Type
      Private

      Biola 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
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $54,377
      Average cost out of state
      $54,377
      School Type
      Private

      Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      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
      • Nursing Education Certificate
      Last Updated: April 10, 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: April 10, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Bismarck State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,956
      Average cost out of state
      $7,956
      School Type
      Public

      Bismarck 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Black Hawk College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,932
      Average cost out of state
      $13,932
      School Type
      Public

      Black Hawk 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)
      • Basic Nurse Assistant
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Utah

      Brigham Young University (Utah)

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $24,887
      Average cost out of state
      $37,253‬
      School Type
      Private

      Brigham Young University (Utah)

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      BlackHawk Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,402
      Average cost out of state
      $23,402
      School Type
      Public

      BlackHawk 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Idaho

      Brigham Young University (Idaho)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $8,619
      Average cost out of state
      $11,091
      School Type
      Private

      Brigham Young University (Idaho)

      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: April 10, 2026
    • Texas

      Blinn College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $24,711
      Average cost out of state
      $31,161
      School Type
      Public

      Blinn 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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Bloomfield College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,678
      Average cost out of state
      $26,394
      School Type
      Private

      Bloomfield 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,748
      Average cost out of state
      $37,114
      School Type
      Public

      Bloomsburg 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
      • RN to BSN to MSN (combined bridge)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Bristol Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,552
      Average cost out of state
      $28,552
      School Type
      Public

      Bristol 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 10, 2026
    • New York

      Broome Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,832
      Average cost out of state
      $11,664
      School Type
      Public

      Broome 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
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Brookdale Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,090
      Average cost out of state
      $8,586
      School Type
      Public

      Brookdale 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: April 13, 2026
    • Arizona

      Brookline College - Albuquerque

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,075
      Average cost out of state
      $23,075
      School Type
      Private

      Brookline College - Albuquerque

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Arizona

      Brookline College - Phoenix

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,100
      Average cost out of state
      $23,100
      School Type
      Private

      Brookline College - Phoenix

      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: April 13, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,950‬
      Average cost out of state
      $28,950‬
      School Type
      Private

      Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Bryan College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,946‬
      Average cost out of state
      $14,946
      School Type
      Private

      Bryan College of Health Sciences

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Florida

      Broward College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $19,665
      Average cost out of state
      $22,726
      School Type
      Public

      Broward 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Dominguez Hills

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,838
      Average cost out of state
      $6,838
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Dominguez Hills

      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
      • Pre-Licensure BSN Program
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Public Health Nurse Certificate
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (PCNS-BC) Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS-BC)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026

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