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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
    • North Dakota

      North Dakota State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,915
      Average cost out of state
      $21,915
      School Type
      Public

      North Dakota 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Minnesota

      North Hennepin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,554
      Average cost out of state
      $7,554
      School Type
      Public

      North Hennepin 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: June 3, 2026
    • Idaho

      North Idaho College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,733
      Average cost out of state
      $29,733
      School Type
      Public

      North Idaho 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
      • PN to RN
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Iowa

      North Iowa Area Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,403
      Average cost out of state
      $23,403
      School Type
      Public

      North Iowa 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
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Illinois

      North Park University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $56,100
      Average cost out of state
      $56,100
      School Type
      Private

      North Park 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      North Shore Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,380
      Average cost out of state
      $27,300
      School Type
      Public

      North Shore 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: June 3, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Northampton Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,880
      Average cost out of state
      $19,219
      School Type
      Public

      Northampton 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
      • PN to RN
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northcentral Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,456
      Average cost out of state
      $25,739
      School Type
      Public

      Northcentral 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: June 3, 2026
    • Alabama

      Northeast Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,415
      Average cost out of state
      $38,220
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Alabama 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: June 3, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Northeast Community College

      Average cost in state
      $17,688
      Average cost out of state
      $17,688

      Northeast 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: June 3, 2026
    • Iowa

      Northeast Iowa Community College

      Average cost in state
      $25,220
      Average cost out of state
      $25,220

      Northeast Iowa 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: June 3, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Northeast Mississippi Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,830
      Average cost out of state
      $7,300
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Mississippi Community 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 3, 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: June 3, 2026
    • Texas

      Northeast Texas Community College

      Average cost in state
      $6,269
      Average cost out of state
      $8,589

      Northeast Texas 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: June 3, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,554
      Average cost out of state
      $24,554
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Wisconsin 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: June 3, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,310
      Average cost out of state
      $28,940
      School Type
      Public

      Northeastern Oklahoma A &amp; M 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northeastern State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,542
      Average cost out of state
      $35,292
      School Type
      Public

      Northeastern 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
      • 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)
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northeastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,890
      Average cost out of state
      $37,890
      School Type
      Private

      Northeastern 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pediatric RN-BC (Pediatric RN-BC)
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (NNP-BC) NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Northeastern University - Charlotte Accelerated Program

      Average cost in state
      $35,116
      Average cost out of state
      $35,116

      Northeastern University - Charlotte Accelerated Program

      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: June 5, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northeastern University - Online Programs

      Average cost in state
      $32,495
      Average cost out of state
      $32,495

      Northeastern University - Online Programs

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 4, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northern Arizona University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,708
      Average cost out of state
      $51,180
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Arizona 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 4, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northern Arizona University - Ganado Campus

      Average cost in state
      $33,708
      Average cost out of state
      $51,180

      Northern Arizona University - Ganado 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
      • 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northern Arizona University - Tucson Campus

      Average cost in state
      $33,708
      Average cost out of state
      $51,180

      Northern Arizona University - Tucson 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
      • 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 5, 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: June 5, 2026

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