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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
    • Oregon

      Central Oregon Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,277
      Average cost out of state
      $31,277
      School Type
      Public

      Central Oregon 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Central Piedmont Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,066
      Average cost out of state
      $31,674
      School Type
      Public

      Central Piedmont 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: April 13, 2026
    • Maryland

      Chesapeake College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,066
      Average cost out of state
      $18,066
      School Type
      Public

      Chesapeake 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 19, 2026
    • Idaho

      College of Western Idaho

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,599
      Average cost out of state
      $18,535
      School Type
      Public

      College of Western Idaho

      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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • Rhode Island

      Community College of Rhode Island

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,082
      Average cost out of state
      $16,298
      School Type
      Public

      Community College of Rhode Island

      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
      • CNA to LPN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 18, 2026
    • Virginia

      Mountain Gateway Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,385
      Average cost out of state
      $11,898
      School Type
      Public

      Mountain Gateway 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: August 10, 2026
    • New York

      Dominican College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,308
      Average cost out of state
      $35,308
      School Type
      Private

      Dominican 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Edgecombe Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,088
      Average cost out of state
      $26,215
      School Type
      Public

      Edgecombe 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: May 5, 2026
    • Iowa

      Ellsworth Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,748
      Average cost out of state
      $10,260
      School Type
      Public

      Ellsworth 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: August 13, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Georgian Court University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,642
      Average cost out of state
      $38,642
      School Type
      Private

      Georgian Court 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)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Grand Rapids Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,320
      Average cost out of state
      $40,320
      School Type
      Public

      Grand Rapids 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 10, 2026
    • Missouri

      Hinds Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,100
      Average cost out of state
      $13,500
      School Type
      Public

      Hinds 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
      Last Updated: May 19, 2026
    • Illinois

      Joliet Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,380
      Average cost out of state
      $21,380
      School Type
      Public

      Joliet Junior 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: May 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Marquette University - Indianapolis Campus

      Average cost in state
      $69,000
      Average cost out of state
      $69,000
      School Type
      Private

      Marquette University - Indianapolis Campus

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) certificate (adult or pediatric
      • Nurse midwifery certificate
      • Health systems leadership certificate
      • Primary care nurse practitioner (NP) certificate (adult or pediatric)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Maysville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,752
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Maysville 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
      • Medicaid Nurse Aide
      Last Updated: July 15, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Meridian Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,616
      Average cost out of state
      $20,616
      School Type
      Public

      Meridian 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: April 28, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Mid Plains Community College Area

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,600
      Average cost out of state
      $4,530
      School Type
      Public

      Mid Plains Community College Area

      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: April 28, 2026
    • Missouri

      Mineral Area College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,523
      Average cost out of state
      $24,433
      School Type
      Public

      Mineral Area 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: May 28, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota West Community & Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,448
      Average cost out of state
      $7,448
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota West Community &amp; 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
      Last Updated: May 29, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Minot State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,434
      Average cost out of state
      $19,434
      School Type
      Public

      Minot 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 29, 2026
    • Missouri

      Mississippi College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,000
      Average cost out of state
      $22,000
      School Type
      Private

      Mississippi 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 29, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Murray State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,358
      Average cost out of state
      $9,222
      School Type
      Public

      Murray State 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: August 27, 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
    • Alabama

      Oakwood University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,944
      Average cost out of state
      $22,944
      School Type
      Private

      Oakwood 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026

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