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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
    • Virginia

      Bryant & Stratton College - Hampton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Hampton

      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
      • 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
    • Wisconsin

      Bryant & Stratton College - Bayshore

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Bayshore

      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
      • 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
    • Ohio

      Bryant & Stratton College - Parma

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Parma

      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
      • 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
    • Ohio

      Bryant & Stratton College - Akron

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Akron

      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
      • 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
    • California

      California State University - Fresno

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $26,604
      Average cost out of state
      $26,604
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Fresno

      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 (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - East Bay

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,071
      Average cost out of state
      $37,071
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - East Bay

      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 (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Los Angeles

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $36,732
      Average cost out of state
      $36,732
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Los Angeles

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Family Psychiatric/Mental Health
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Long Beach

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $42,476
      Average cost out of state
      $54,722
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Long Beach

      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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - San Bernardino

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,102
      Average cost out of state
      $48,406
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - San Bernardino

      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
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Fullerton

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,554
      Average cost out of state
      $37,554
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Fullerton

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - San Marcos

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,916
      Average cost out of state
      $39,916
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - San Marcos

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Northridge

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,486
      Average cost out of state
      $29,486
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Northridge

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Public Health Nurse Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Stanislaus

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,744
      Average cost out of state
      $37,744
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Stanislaus

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Sacramento

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $9,014
      Average cost out of state
      $9,014
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Sacramento

      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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 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
    • Michigan

      Calvin College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,500
      Average cost out of state
      $40,500
      School Type
      Private

      Calvin 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
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Camden County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,560
      Average cost out of state
      $4,656
      School Type
      Public

      Camden 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Canadian Valley Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,850
      Average cost out of state
      $7,700
      School Type
      Public

      Canadian Valley Technology 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Cape Cod Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,650
      Average cost out of state
      $13,830
      School Type
      Public

      Cape Cod 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Ohio

      Canton City Schools

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,900
      Average cost out of state
      $16,900
      School Type
      Public

      Canton City Schools

      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: April 13, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Cedar Crest College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $47,034
      Average cost out of state
      $47,034
      School Type
      Private

      Cedar Crest College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Cape Fear Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $ 29,976
      Average cost out of state
      $ 34,626
      School Type
      Public

      Cape Fear 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 13, 2026
    • Ohio

      Cedarville University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,342
      Average cost out of state
      $48,342
      School Type
      Private

      Cedarville University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Alabama

      Central Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,368
      Average cost out of state
      $41, 298
      School Type
      Public

      Central Alabama Community College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Nursing Diploma (hospital-based RN training)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026

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