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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
    • Florida

      Indian River State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,394
      Average cost out of state
      $25,016
      School Type
      Public

      Indian River 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
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,286
      Average cost out of state
      $35,566
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership in Health Systems
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • (PCNS-BC) Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Teaching in Nursing Certificate
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University - South Bend

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,230
      Average cost out of state
      $39,836
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University - South Bend

      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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University - Kokomo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,136
      Average cost out of state
      $39,836
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University - Kokomo

      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
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University East

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,476
      Average cost out of state
      $39,862
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University East

      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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University - Southeast

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,770
      Average cost out of state
      $39,376
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University - Southeast

      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)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University Northwest

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,238
      Average cost out of state
      $34,466
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University Northwest

      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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $44,362
      Average cost out of state
      $44,362
      School Type
      Private

      Indiana Wesleyan 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)
      • Transition to Nursing (Accelerated Second-Degree BSN)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Health Systems Leadership
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,428
      Average cost out of state
      $24,428
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,424
      Average cost out of state
      $28,504
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania

      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
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Simulation and Technology Certificate of Recognition (COR)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968
      School Type
      Private

      Inter American 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
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • New York

      Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,304
      Average cost out of state
      $23,304

      Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing

      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: April 21, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - Aguadilla

      Average cost in state
      $7,800
      Average cost out of state
      $7,800

      Inter American University - Aguadilla

      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: April 21, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Inver Hills Community College

      Average cost in state
      $25,100
      Average cost out of state
      $25,100

      Inver Hills 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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - Guayama

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968
      School Type
      Private

      Inter American University - Guayama

      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
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Iowa

      Iowa Lakes Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,304
      Average cost out of state
      $5,664‬
      School Type
      Public

      Iowa Lakes 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: April 22, 2026
    • Iowa

      Iowa Wesleyan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      School Type
      Private
    • Iowa

      Iowa Central Community College

      Average cost in state
      $6,480
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480

      Iowa Central 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: April 22, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University - San Germán

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968

      Inter American University - San Germán

      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: April 22, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Isothermal Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,486
      Average cost out of state
      $8,246
      School Type
      Public

      Isothermal 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Iowa

      Iowa Western Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,709
      Average cost out of state
      $23,859
      School Type
      Public

      Iowa Western 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)
      • Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate (Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter-American University of Puerto Rico

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968

      Inter-American University of Puerto Rico

      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: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

      Average cost in state
      $23,288
      Average cost out of state
      $28,068
      School Type
      Public

      Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

      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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • Medical Assistant to LPN or RN
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Itawamba Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,550
      Average cost out of state
      $2,750
      School Type
      Public

      Itawamba 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: April 22, 2026

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