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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
    • California

      Riverside Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $9,960
      School Type
      Public

      Riverside 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Riverland Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,548
      Average cost out of state
      $27,548
      School Type
      Public

      Riverland 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      • Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate (Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Riverside School of Health Careers

      Average cost in state
      $29,600
      Average cost out of state
      $29,600
      School Type
      Public

      Riverside School of Health Careers

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Roane State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,059
      Average cost out of state
      $25,059
      School Type
      Public

      Roane 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Rivier College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,860
      Average cost out of state
      $41,860
      School Type
      Public

      Rivier 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
      • 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)
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Post Master’s(AGACPM)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Robert Morris University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,090
      Average cost out of state
      $37,090
      School Type
      Private

      Robert Morris 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
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Roanoke-Chowan Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,216
      Average cost out of state
      $4,288
      School Type
      Public

      Roanoke-Chowan 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: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      Roberts Wesleyan College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,036
      Average cost out of state
      $60,036
      School Type
      Private

      Roberts Wesleyan 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration and Leadership
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Robeson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,408
      Average cost out of state
      $$37,408
      School Type
      Public

      Robeson 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Rochester Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,602
      Average cost out of state
      $6,602
      School Type
      Public

      Rochester Community and 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 RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Rock Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,000
      Average cost out of state
      $5,472
      School Type
      Public

      Rock Valley 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: May 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Rockingham Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,674
      Average cost out of state
      $22,282
      School Type
      Public

      Rockingham 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Rockford University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,870
      Average cost out of state
      $39,870
      School Type
      Private

      Rockford 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: May 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Rogers State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,750
      Average cost out of state
      $16,410
      School Type
      Public

      Rogers 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate 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)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      Rockland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,664‬
      Average cost out of state
      $5,664‬
      School Type
      Public

      Rockland 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: May 1, 2026
    • Oregon

      Rogue Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,976
      Average cost out of state
      $3,720
      School Type
      Public

      Rogue 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Rose State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,099
      Average cost out of state
      $9,220
      School Type
      Public

      Rose State 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: May 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Rowan Cabarrus Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,824‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,432
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan Cabarrus 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,798
      Average cost out of state
      $22,936
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      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: May 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Roxborough Memorial Hospital

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,800
      Average cost out of state
      $14,800
      School Type
      Private

      Roxborough Memorial Hospital

      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: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      Russell Sage College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,262
      Average cost out of state
      $38,262
      School Type
      Private

      Russell Sage College

      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)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Rush University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,844
      Average cost out of state
      $37,844
      School Type
      Private

      Rush 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Roxbury Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,744
      Average cost out of state
      $10,432
      School Type
      Public

      Roxbury 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: May 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

      Average cost in state
      $17,478
      Average cost out of state
      $31,109‬
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers Biomedical and 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
      • 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)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • School Nurse Certificate
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026

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