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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
    • South Carolina

      Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,306
      Average cost out of state
      $8,498
      School Type
      Public

      Orangeburg-Calhoun 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Northwestern State University of Louisiana

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,060
      Average cost out of state
      $17,454
      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: April 30, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Galen College of Nursing - Louisville

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

      Galen College of Nursing - Louisville

      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
      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
    • Washington

      Washington State University

      Average cost in state
      $6,149
      Average cost out of state
      $14,702
      School Type
      Public

      Washington 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Public Health
      • Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Illinois

      Bradley University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $66,226
      Average cost out of state
      $66,226
      School Type
      Private

      Bradley 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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      La Roche College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,082
      Average cost out of state
      $17,082
      School Type
      Private

      La Roche 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • POST-MASTER’S FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Michigan

      Ferris State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,764
      Average cost out of state
      $25,452
      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: April 16, 2026
    • Ohio

      Mercy College of Ohio

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $13,680
      Average cost out of state
      $13,680
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy College of Ohio

      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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Rasmussen College - Minnesota Campuses

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,791
      Average cost out of state
      $19,791
      School Type
      Private

      Rasmussen College - Minnesota Campuses

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Rasmussen College - Wisconsin Campuses

      Average cost in state
      $19,791
      Average cost out of state
      $19,791
      School Type
      Private

      Rasmussen College - Wisconsin Campuses

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Rasmussen College - Florida Campuses

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,791
      Average cost out of state
      $19,791
      School Type
      Private

      Rasmussen College - Florida Campuses

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Brockport

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,170
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Brockport

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Illinois

      Elmhurst College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,428
      Average cost out of state
      $58,428
      School Type
      Private

      Elmhurst 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Administrator
      • Clinical Nurse Leader
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Ohio

      Franciscan University of Steubenville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $49,055
      Average cost out of state
      $49,055
      School Type
      Private

      Franciscan University of Steubenville

      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
      • Post-Master Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Spalding University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $50,729
      Average cost out of state
      $50,729
      School Type
      Private

      Spalding 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: April 1, 2026
    • Nebraska

      University of Nebraska

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,015
      Average cost out of state
      $75,115
      School Type
      Public

      University of Nebraska

      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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Michigan

      Northern Michigan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,466
      Average cost out of state
      $38,214
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Michigan 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida National University

      Average cost in state
      $37,785
      Average cost out of state
      $37,785
      School Type
      Private

      Florida National 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,552
      Average cost out of state
      $36,616
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

      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
      • Nurse Anesthesia Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Union University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,070
      Average cost out of state
      $58,070
      School Type
      Private

      Union 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)
      • 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
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ADMINISTRATION TRACK
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE EDUCATION TRACK
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $54,377
      Average cost out of state
      $54,377
      School Type
      Private

      Blessing Rieman 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Nursing Education Certificate
      Last Updated: April 10, 2026
    • Florida

      University of Florida

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $25,770
      Average cost out of state
      $50,290
      School Type
      Public

      University of Florida

      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
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Texas, New Hampshire, Arizona

      Franklin Pierce University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $67,225
      Average cost out of state
      $67,225
      School Type
      Private

      Franklin Pierce 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
      • Nursing Education
      • Master of Business Administration and Health Administration Certificate
      • Nursing Leadership and Health Administration Certificate
      • Nursing and Health Administration Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Bryan College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,946‬
      Average cost out of state
      $14,946
      School Type
      Private

      Bryan College 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026

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