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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

      Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,430
      Average cost out of state
      $44,430
      School Type
      Private

      Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

      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 27, 2026
    • Illinois

      Chicago State University

      Average cost in state
      $37,278
      Average cost out of state
      $37,278
      School Type
      Public

      Chicago 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: April 14, 2026
    • Arizona

      Cochise College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,050
      Average cost out of state
      $4,050
      School Type
      Public

      Cochise 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing - Certificate
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Idaho

      College of Southern Idaho

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,217
      Average cost out of state
      $20,697
      School Type
      Public

      College of Southern Idaho

      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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Borough of Manhattan Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,753
      Average cost out of state
      $37,753
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Borough of Manhattan 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 Program
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Bronx Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Bronx 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
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Virginia

      Germanna Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,707
      Average cost out of state
      $30,220
      School Type
      Public

      Germanna 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)
      Last Updated: June 25, 2026
    • Michigan

      Halifax Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,014‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,622‬
      School Type
      Public

      Halifax 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Illinois

      Kaskaskia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,980
      Average cost out of state
      $12,750
      School Type
      Public

      Kaskaskia 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
      • Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Texas

      Kilgore College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,700
      Average cost out of state
      $6,570
      School Type
      Public

      Kilgore 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Lakeshore Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,166
      Average cost out of state
      $23,166
      School Type
      Public

      Lakeshore 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Illinois

      Lakeview College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $20,150
      Average cost out of state
      $20,150

      Lakeview College of Nursing

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Missouri

      Lindenwood University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,360
      Average cost out of state
      $22,360
      School Type
      Private

      Lindenwood 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,391
      Average cost out of state
      $30,391
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

      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 25, 2026
    • Missouri

      Moberly Area Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,416
      Average cost out of state
      $18,246
      School Type
      Public

      Moberly Area 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • Arizona

      Mohave Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,280
      Average cost out of state
      $8,208
      School Type
      Public

      Mohave 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • Kansas

      Neosho County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,824
      Average cost out of state
      $12,432
      School Type
      Public

      Neosho 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Kansas

      Newman University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,480
      Average cost out of state
      $38,480
      School Type
      Private

      Newman 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
      • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
      • Nurse Anesthesia Pathway (BSN → DNAP or DNP-NA)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • New York

      Niagara County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,232
      Average cost out of state
      $10,464
      School Type
      Public

      Niagara County 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 Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northland Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,443
      Average cost out of state
      $28,443
      School Type
      Public

      Northland 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northland Pioneer College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,518
      Average cost out of state
      $31,102
      School Type
      Public

      Northland Pioneer 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Northwest Mississippi Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,814
      Average cost out of state
      $26,700
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Mississippi 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: June 5, 2026
    • Alabama

      Northwest Shoals Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,147
      Average cost out of state
      $23,291
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Shoals 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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      Oakton Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,485
      Average cost out of state
      $25,485
      School Type
      Public

      Oakton 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
      • Perioperative Nursing Certificate
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Basic Nurse Assistant
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026

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