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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
    • New Jersey

      Kean University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,860
      Average cost out of state
      $43,578
      School Type
      Public

      Kean 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
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Missouri

      Truman State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,026
      Average cost out of state
      $20,095
      School Type
      Public

      Truman 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Maryland

      Cecil Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,140
      Average cost out of state
      $8,490‬
      School Type
      Public

      Cecil 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Salem Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,570
      Average cost out of state
      $10,620
      School Type
      Public

      Salem 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: April 1, 2026
    • Alabama

      Wallace State Community College - Selma

      Average cost in state
      $16,952
      Average cost out of state
      $16,952
      School Type
      Public

      Wallace State Community College - Selma

      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 2, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northwood Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,574
      Average cost out of state
      $11,574
      School Type
      Public

      Northwood 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
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Indiana, Arizona

      Huntington University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,000
      Average cost out of state
      $46,000
      School Type
      Private

      Huntington 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: May 20, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Stanly Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,930
      Average cost out of state
      $28,800
      School Type
      Public

      Stanly 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 5, 2026
    • California

      San Bernardino Valley College

      Average cost in state
      $48,488
      Average cost out of state
      $48,488

      San Bernardino 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Missouri

      Missouri Western State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,577
      Average cost out of state
      $42,907
      School Type
      Public

      Missouri Western 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
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Texas

      Amarillo College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,024
      Average cost out of state
      $13,614
      School Type
      Public

      Amarillo 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Maine

      Kennebec Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,086
      Average cost out of state
      $19,086
      School Type
      Public

      Kennebec Valley 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: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,316
      Average cost out of state
      $40,650
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Los Medanos College

      Average cost in state
      $33,446
      Average cost out of state
      $39,802
      School Type
      Public

      Los Medanos 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      North Central Missouri College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,922
      Average cost out of state
      $21,922
      School Type
      Public

      North Central Missouri 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: April 1, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Nicolet Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,862
      Average cost out of state
      $23,862
      School Type
      Public

      Nicolet 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
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      Sheridan Technical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,830
      Average cost out of state
      $11,130
      School Type
      Public

      Sheridan Technical Center

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Milligan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,566
      Average cost out of state
      $55,566
      School Type
      Private

      Milligan 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: March 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Washtenaw Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,401
      Average cost out of state
      $37,341
      School Type
      Public

      Washtenaw 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
      • Nursing Assistant Skills Training (CCNAST)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Bucks County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,100
      Average cost out of state
      $14,850‬
      School Type
      Public

      Bucks 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Central Carolina Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,820
      Average cost out of state
      $9,930
      School Type
      Public

      Central Carolina 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Trade Tech College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,770
      Average cost out of state
      $31,770
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Trade Tech 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Nazareth University of Rochester

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,536
      Average cost out of state
      $61,536
      School Type
      Private

      Nazareth University of Rochester

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Arizona

      Phoenix College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,219
      Average cost out of state
      $30,219
      School Type
      Public

      Phoenix 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 1, 2026

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