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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
    • Minnesota

      Concordia College at Moorhead

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $45,660
      Average cost out of state
      $45,660
      School Type
      Public

      Concordia College at 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,706
      Average cost out of state
      $35,213
      School Type
      Public

      Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

      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
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Merit Technical Institute

      School Type
      Public

      Merit Technical Institute

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Virginia

      Alderson-Broaddus University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      School Type
      Private
    • Virginia

      New Horizons Regional Education Center

      Average cost in state
      $950
      Average cost out of state
      $950

      New Horizons Regional Education Center

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Georgia

      Piedmont College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $51,716
      Average cost out of state
      $51,716
      School Type
      Private

      Piedmont 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Saint Anselm College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $72,702
      Average cost out of state
      $72,702
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Anselm 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Avila University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,540
      Average cost out of state
      $41,540
      School Type
      Private

      Avila 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
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Missouri

      Missouri Southern State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,785
      Average cost out of state
      $37,185
      School Type
      Public

      Missouri Southern 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
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Bob Jones University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,510
      Average cost out of state
      $36,510
      School Type
      Private

      Bob Jones 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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Missouri

      Park University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,300
      Average cost out of state
      $29,300
      School Type
      Private

      Park 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
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Indiana

      Marian University's Ancilla College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,540
      Average cost out of state
      $56,540
      School Type
      Private

      Marian University's Ancilla 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      College of the Menominee Nation

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,762
      Average cost out of state
      $19,762
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Menominee Nation

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,655
      Average cost out of state
      $39,687
      School Type
      Public

      Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

      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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • U.S. Virgin Islands

      University of the Virgin Islands

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,920
      Average cost out of state
      $35,992
      School Type
      Public

      University of the Virgin Islands

      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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Kansas

      Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,889
      Average cost out of state
      $28,889
      School Type
      Public

      Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,948
      Average cost out of state
      $59,000
      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: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Saint Anthony College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,720
      Average cost out of state
      $24,720
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Anthony College 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Galen College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,406
      Average cost out of state
      $44,406
      School Type
      Private

      Galen College 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER’S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Illinois

      St. Anthony College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,720
      Average cost out of state
      $24,720
      School Type
      Private

      St. Anthony College 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati

      Average cost in state
      $44,406
      Average cost out of state
      $44,406
      School Type
      Private

      Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati

      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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER’S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Messiah University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $42,540
      Average cost out of state
      $42,540
      School Type
      Private

      Messiah 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
      • Nursing Leadership and Management Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Elms College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,707
      Average cost out of state
      $60,707
      School Type
      Private

      Elms College

      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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (NCSN) National Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Cedar Crest College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $47,034
      Average cost out of state
      $47,034
      School Type
      Private

      Cedar Crest College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • 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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026

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