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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
    • Hawaii

      University of Hawaii at Manoa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,760‬
      Average cost out of state
      $33,792
      School Type
      Public

      University of Hawaii at Manoa

      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: May 6, 2026
    • California

      Cerritos College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,930
      Average cost out of state
      $34,930
      School Type
      Public

      Cerritos 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: July 8, 2026
    • New York

      Montefiore School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $32,748
      Average cost out of state
      $61,209
      School Type
      Private

      Montefiore 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: June 2, 2026
    • California

      Cabrillo College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,601
      Average cost out of state
      $38,601
      School Type
      Public

      Cabrillo 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: July 28, 2026
    • New York

      Ellis Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $10,064
      Average cost out of state
      $10,064

      Ellis 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: May 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Harrisburg Area Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,909
      Average cost out of state
      $33,389
      School Type
      Public

      Harrisburg Area 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 Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Nursing Home Administrator Certification
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 13, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Holy Name Medical Center School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $33,081
      Average cost out of state
      $33,081
      School Type
      Private

      Holy Name Medical Center School of Nursing

      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 19, 2026
    • New York

      Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $12,480
      Average cost out of state
      $16,067
      School Type
      Private

      Memorial 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
      Bridge Programs
      • PN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Mississippi Delta Community College

      Average cost in state
      $16,320
      Average cost out of state
      $21,520
      School Type
      Public

      Mississippi Delta 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Norfolk State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,068
      Average cost out of state
      $42,030
      School Type
      Public

      Norfolk 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 16, 2026
    • California

      Pasadena City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,258
      Average cost out of state
      $41,002
      School Type
      Public

      Pasadena City 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St Margaret Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $46,126
      Average cost out of state
      $46,126

      St Margaret Memorial 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Indiana

      University of Evansville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $70,504
      Average cost out of state
      $70,504
      School Type
      Private

      University of Evansville

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Watts School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,592
      Average cost out of state
      $23,592
      School Type
      Private

      Watts 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: March 9, 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
    • Massachusetts

      Fitchburg State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,512
      Average cost out of state
      $36,592
      School Type
      Public

      Fitchburg 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: August 24, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Northwestern Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,683
      Average cost out of state
      $27,535
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Northwestern 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: May 13, 2026
    • Ohio

      Notre Dame College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,544
      Average cost out of state
      $44,544
      School Type
      Private

      Notre Dame 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Texas

      Trinity Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,640
      Average cost out of state
      $5,970
      School Type
      Public

      Trinity 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Michigan

      Davenport University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $59,849
      Average cost out of state
      $59,849
      School Type
      Private

      Davenport 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • Paramedic to BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: August 10, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Holyoke Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,866
      Average cost out of state
      $23,866
      School Type
      Public

      Holyoke 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse (PN) Certificate Program
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Connecticut

      University of Hartford

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,464
      Average cost out of state
      $48,464
      School Type
      Private

      University of Hartford

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Belhaven University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,700
      Average cost out of state
      $30,700
      School Type
      Private

      Belhaven 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 14, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Citizens School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,493
      Average cost out of state
      $42,493
      School Type
      Public

      Citizens 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026

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