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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
    • Illinois

      Augustana College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,442
      Average cost out of state
      $68,442
      School Type
      Private

      Augustana 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Casper College

      Average cost in state
      $9,240
      Average cost out of state
      $22,680
      School Type
      Public

      Casper 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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Ohio

      Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,000
      Average cost out of state
      $20,000
      School Type
      Public

      Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      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)
      Last Updated: June 8, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $26,438
      Average cost out of state
      $44,336
      School Type
      Public

      Florida 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Lifestyle Medicine Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: July 30, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Greenville Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,709
      Average cost out of state
      $34,619
      School Type
      Public

      Greenville 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: April 17, 2026
    • Oregon, California

      Western University of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,041
      Average cost out of state
      $56,041
      School Type
      Private

      Western University of Health Sciences

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Emergency Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Gillette College

      Average cost in state
      $27,515
      Average cost out of state
      $27,515

      Gillette 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 (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • California

      Holy Names University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,389
      Average cost out of state
      $56,389
      School Type
      Private

      Holy Names 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Educator Post-Master Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Iowa

      Northwestern College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,000
      Average cost out of state
      $39,000
      School Type
      Private

      Northwestern 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: April 29, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Norwalk Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,218
      Average cost out of state
      $15,476
      School Type
      Public

      Norwalk 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • South Dakota

      Oglala Lakota College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,534
      Average cost out of state
      $15,534
      School Type
      Public

      Oglala Lakota 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 30, 2026
    • Colorado

      Otero College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $36,419
      Average cost out of state
      $40,314
      School Type
      Public

      Otero 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 (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Research College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $21,160
      Average cost out of state
      $21,160
      School Type
      Private

      Research 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Arizona

      Scottsdale Community College

      Average cost in state
      $29,558
      Average cost out of state
      $30,958

      Scottsdale 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Sheridan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,200
      Average cost out of state
      $28,200
      School Type
      Public

      Sheridan 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 (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • Ohio

      Southern State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,478
      Average cost out of state
      $16,478
      School Type
      Public

      Southern State 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 (PNC)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St Luke's School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,252
      Average cost out of state
      $12,252
      School Type
      Private

      St Luke's School of Nursing

      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: June 24, 2026
    • Texas

      Lubbock Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,760
      Average cost out of state
      $48,760
      School Type
      Private

      Lubbock Christian 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 26, 2026
    • Texas

      Alvin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,784
      Average cost out of state
      $3,936
      School Type
      Public

      Alvin Community 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)
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      California University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,798
      Average cost out of state
      $31,416
      School Type
      Public

      California 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration and Leadership
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Harding University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,950
      Average cost out of state
      $39,950
      School Type
      Private

      Harding 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 / Master of Science in Nursing Combined Program
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: August 25, 2026
    • Texas

      Angelina College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,210
      Average cost out of state
      $21,270
      School Type
      Public

      Angelina 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
      • LVN to ADN
      Last Updated: July 13, 2026
    • California

      Bakersfield College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $10,290
      School Type
      Public

      Bakersfield 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Central Lakes College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,700
      Average cost out of state
      $23,700
      School Type
      Public

      Central Lakes 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: August 3, 2026

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