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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
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968
      School Type
      Private

      Inter American 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Florida

      McFatter Technical College and Technical High School

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,565
      Average cost out of state
      $17,905
      School Type
      Public

      McFatter Technical College and Technical High School

      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 27, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Roxbury Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,744
      Average cost out of state
      $10,432
      School Type
      Public

      Roxbury 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: May 1, 2026
    • Maine

      Southern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $5,760
      School Type
      Public

      Southern Maine 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: May 4, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Elizabethtown Community &amp; 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: May 6, 2026
    • Nevada

      Western Nevada College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,840
      Average cost out of state
      $15,740
      School Type
      Public

      Western Nevada 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: May 7, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Hazard Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Hazard 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
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Missouri

      William Jewell College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,099
      Average cost out of state
      $41,099
      School Type
      Private

      William Jewell 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Triton College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,400
      Average cost out of state
      $21,400
      School Type
      Public

      Triton 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
      • Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Texas

      Concordia University - Texas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $50,748
      Average cost out of state
      $50,748
      School Type
      Private

      Concordia University - Texas

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • New York

      Cayuga County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,616
      Average cost out of state
      $11,232
      School Type
      Public

      Cayuga 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
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Texas

      Coastal Bend College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,865
      Average cost out of state
      $19,175
      School Type
      Public

      Coastal Bend 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Western Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,076
      Average cost out of state
      $11,076
      School Type
      Public

      Western 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: May 7, 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: May 14, 2026
    • New York

      Hudson Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,303
      Average cost out of state
      $34,659
      School Type
      Public

      Hudson 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
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northeast Technology Centers

      Average cost in state
      $5,800
      Average cost out of state
      $8,200

      Northeast Technology Centers

      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 9, 2026
    • Missouri

      St. Charles Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $30,680

      St. Charles 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: March 5, 2026
    • Missouri

      Saint Charles Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $30,680

      Saint Charles 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: March 5, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology

      Average cost in state
      $14,985
      Average cost out of state
      $14,985
      School Type
      Private

      Pennsylvania Institute of Health 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: March 9, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northern Essex Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,590
      Average cost out of state
      $17,820
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Essex 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 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Glen Oaks Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,131
      Average cost out of state
      $21,019
      School Type
      Public

      Glen Oaks 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 20, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Normandale Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,906
      Average cost out of state
      $18,906
      School Type
      Public

      Normandale 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: March 9, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Autry Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,273
      Average cost out of state
      $22,273
      School Type
      Public

      Autry 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northern Oklahoma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,076
      Average cost out of state
      $11,841
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Oklahoma 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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