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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
    • Indiana

      Indiana Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,170
      Average cost out of state
      $48,170
      School Type
      Private

      Indiana Wesleyan 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 DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Transition to Nursing (Accelerated Second-Degree BSN)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Health Systems Leadership
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: August 25, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,260
      Average cost out of state
      $61,635
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nurse Midwifery
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
      • Family Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Flagship Campus

      Average cost in state
      $58,016
      Average cost out of state
      $58,016

      Keiser University - Flagship Campus

      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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Clarion University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,026
      Average cost out of state
      $34,166
      School Type
      Public

      Clarion University of Pennsylvania

      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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Case Management Certificate
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Ferris State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,296
      Average cost out of state
      $25,984
      School Type
      Public

      Ferris State 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      Last Updated: July 30, 2026
    • Texas

      Lamar University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,905
      Average cost out of state
      $18,625
      School Type
      Public

      Lamar 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Marshall University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,169
      Average cost out of state
      $40,447
      School Type
      Public

      Marshall 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Delhi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,350
      Average cost out of state
      $37,570
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Delhi

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: July 3, 2026
    • Maryland

      Salisbury University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,496
      Average cost out of state
      $43,620
      School Type
      Public

      Salisbury 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’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: June 18, 2026
    • Ohio

      University of Cincinnati

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $14,394
      Average cost out of state
      $29,728
      School Type
      Public

      University of Cincinnati

      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)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Telehealth Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Caring for the Underserved Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Public Health Nurse Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Michigan

      Saginaw Valley State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,670
      Average cost out of state
      $28,670
      School Type
      Public

      Saginaw Valley State 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • North Dakota

      University of North Dakota

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,000
      Average cost out of state
      $20,041
      School Type
      Public

      University of North Dakota

      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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Northwestern State University of Louisiana

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,226
      Average cost out of state
      $31,226
      School Type
      Public

      Northwestern State University of Louisiana

      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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: August 28, 2026
    • Auburn University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $10424
      Average cost out of state
      $28040
      School Type
      Public

      Auburn 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (ANP-BC) Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 14, 2024
    • Texas

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,080
      Average cost out of state
      $40,256
      School Type
      Public

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

      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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: September 2, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      UPenn

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $65,670
      Average cost out of state
      $65,670
      School Type
      Private

      UPenn

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • 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)
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Transformative Nursing Education Certificate
      • Adult Oncology Specialty Certificate
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Streamlined Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Palliative Care Certificate
      • Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
      • Quality Improvement and Safety Processes in Healthcare Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      Pace University

      Average cost in state
      $55,040
      Average cost out of state
      $55,040
      School Type
      Private

      Pace 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • North Carolina

      University of North Carolina - Charlotte

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $7,624
      Average cost out of state
      $38,130
      School Type
      Public

      University of North Carolina - Charlotte

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Nurse Anesthesia Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Applied Nursing Informatics
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Villanova University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $72,990
      Average cost out of state
      $72,990
      School Type
      Private

      Villanova 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • RN Refresher Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      University of Oklahoma

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,918
      Average cost out of state
      $56,596
      School Type
      Public

      University of Oklahoma

      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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: September 3, 2026
    • Nevada

      University of Nevada - Las Vegas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,683
      Average cost out of state
      $50,284
      School Type
      Public

      University of Nevada - Las Vegas

      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
      • Advanced Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(AGCPMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Advanced Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nurse Practitioner (AGCENP)
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $50,882
      Average cost out of state
      $75,182
      School Type
      Public

      University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      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
      • Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health(PMNPCPMH)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Nursing Education
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Western Governors University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,080
      Average cost out of state
      $29,080
      School Type
      Private

      Western Governors 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
      • 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
      • Nursing Education (NE)
      • Nursing – Leadership & Management
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • Utah

      Utah Valley University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,876
      Average cost out of state
      $40,580
      School Type
      Public

      Utah Valley 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
      • 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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 19, 2026

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