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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

      Middlesex County Magnet Schools

      Average cost in state
      $8,000
      Average cost out of state
      $10,270
      School Type
      Public

      Middlesex County Magnet 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: March 11, 2026
    • Texas

      Midland College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,464
      Average cost out of state
      $20,344
      School Type
      Public

      Midland 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 VOCATIONAL NURSE
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Midland University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $43,990
      Average cost out of state
      $43,990
      School Type
      Private

      Midland 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: May 28, 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
    • Kentucky

      Midway College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $52,420
      Average cost out of state
      $52,420
      School Type
      Private

      Midway 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

      Average cost in state
      $19,389
      Average cost out of state
      $19,389
      School Type
      Public

      Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

      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 28, 2026
    • Montana

      Miles Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,062
      Average cost out of state
      $40,062
      School Type
      Public

      Miles 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: May 28, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Millersville University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,358
      Average cost out of state
      $37,816
      School Type
      Public

      Millersville 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
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Milligan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,924
      Average cost out of state
      $55,924
      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: May 28, 2026
    • Illinois

      Millikin University School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $52,000
      Average cost out of state
      $52,000
      School Type
      Private

      Millikin University School of Nursing

      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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      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
    • Wisconsin

      Milwaukee School of Engineering

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $67,556
      Average cost out of state
      $67,556
      School Type
      Private

      Milwaukee School of Engineering

      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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Mineral Area College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,523
      Average cost out of state
      $24,433
      School Type
      Public

      Mineral Area 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: May 28, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minneapolis Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,044
      Average cost out of state
      $28,044
      School Type
      Public

      Minneapolis Community and 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

      Average cost in state
      $36,238
      Average cost out of state
      $36,238
      School Type
      Private

      Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

      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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Detroit Lakes

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Detroit Lakes

      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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls

      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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead

      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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena

      Average cost in state
      $21,164
      Average cost out of state
      $21,164
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena

      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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State University - Mankato

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,798
      Average cost out of state
      $36,542
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State University - Mankato

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Last Updated: May 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State University Moorhead

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,064
      Average cost out of state
      $26,064
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State University Moorhead

      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 Nurse Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL)
      • Certificate in Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice & Project Management Strategy
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota West Community & Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,448
      Average cost out of state
      $7,448
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota West Community &amp; 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
      Last Updated: May 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington

      Average cost in state
      $7,448
      Average cost out of state
      $7,448
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington

      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: May 29, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Minot State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,434
      Average cost out of state
      $19,434
      School Type
      Public

      Minot 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: May 29, 2026

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