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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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    Degree
    School type
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Melbourne Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Melbourne 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
      • 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Lakeland Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Lakeland 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
      • 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Sarasota Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Sarasota 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
      • 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Jacksonville Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Jacksonville 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
      • 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Tallahassee Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Tallahassee 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
      • 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 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
    • Maryland

      Coppin State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,844
      Average cost out of state
      $38,908
      School Type
      Public

      Coppin 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
      • 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Newton Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,040
      Average cost out of state
      $9,240
      School Type
      Public

      Des Moines Area Community College (Newton Campus)

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Main Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,040
      Average cost out of state
      $9,240
      School Type
      Public

      Des Moines Area Community College (Main Campus)

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Kansas

      Fort Hays State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,121
      Average cost out of state
      $28,443
      School Type
      Public

      Fort Hays 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Maryland

      Notre Dame of Maryland University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $43,700
      Average cost out of state
      $43,700
      School Type
      Private

      Notre Dame of Maryland 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
      • 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)
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of Alabama - Huntsville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,886
      Average cost out of state
      $39,576
      School Type
      Public

      University of Alabama - Huntsville

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Wyoming

      University of Wyoming

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,746
      Average cost out of state
      $40,866
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wyoming

      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)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Georgia

      Albany State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $ 26,953
      Average cost out of state
      $38,305
      School Type
      Public

      Albany 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Regis College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,220
      Average cost out of state
      $53,220
      School Type
      Private

      Regis 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN to MSN (combined bridge)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

      Average cost in state
      $170,154
      Average cost out of state
      $170,154
      School Type
      Private

      Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Keiser University - Ft. Lauderdale Campus

      Average cost in state
      $47,332
      Average cost out of state
      $47,332

      Keiser University - Ft. Lauderdale 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
      • 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Utah

      Southern Utah University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,450
      Average cost out of state
      $33,680
      School Type
      Public

      Southern Utah 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)
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • North Dakota

      University of Mary

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,712
      Average cost out of state
      $44,712
      School Type
      Private

      University of Mary

      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 MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      • 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Northern Kentucky University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,234
      Average cost out of state
      $45,490
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Kentucky 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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Loyola University - New Orleans

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $67,674
      Average cost out of state
      $67,674
      School Type
      Private

      Loyola University - New Orleans

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Healthcare Systems Administration and Leadership
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Cedarville University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,342
      Average cost out of state
      $48,342
      School Type
      Private

      Cedarville University

      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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Carroll Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,040
      Average cost out of state
      $9,240
      School Type
      Public

      Des Moines Area Community College (Carroll Campus)

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Kansas

      MidAmerica Nazarene University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,120
      Average cost out of state
      $39,120
      School Type
      Private

      MidAmerica Nazarene 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
      • 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Healthcare Administration Certificate
      • Healthcare Quality Management Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026

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