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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
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,000
      Average cost out of state
      $39,000
      School Type
      Private

      Oklahoma Christian 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: June 15, 2026
    • Texas

      Paris Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,780
      Average cost out of state
      $7,980
      School Type
      Public

      Paris 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: June 8, 2026
    • Florida

      Pasco-Hernando State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,317
      Average cost out of state
      $36,017
      School Type
      Public

      Pasco-Hernando 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
      Bridge Programs
      • ADN to BSN (Associate to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 9, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Queens University of Charlotte

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $74,968
      Average cost out of state
      $74,968
      School Type
      Private

      Queens University of Charlotte

      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: June 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Rochester Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,972
      Average cost out of state
      $6,972
      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: July 17, 2026
    • California

      Santa Monica College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $2,520
      Average cost out of state
      $11,220
      School Type
      Public

      Santa Monica 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
      • LVN to ADN
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Illinois

      Southeastern Illinois College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,581
      Average cost out of state
      $19,581
      School Type
      Public

      Southeastern Illinois 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)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Virginia

      Southwest Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,702
      Average cost out of state
      $17,255
      School Type
      Public

      Southwest Virginia 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: June 23, 2026
    • Iowa

      St. Ambrose University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,957
      Average cost out of state
      $58,957
      School Type
      Private

      St. Ambrose 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • New York

      Suffolk County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,987
      Average cost out of state
      $23,987
      School Type
      Public

      Suffolk County 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: May 4, 2026
    • Maryland

      The Community College of Baltimore County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $25,498
      Average cost out of state
      $32,076
      School Type
      Public

      The Community College of Baltimore 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant Certificate
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • California

      Unitek College - San Jose Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,612
      Average cost out of state
      $38,612
      School Type
      Private

      Unitek College - San Jose 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
      • LVN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • Hawaii

      University of Hawaii Maui College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,632‬
      Average cost out of state
      $20,592
      School Type
      Public

      University of Hawaii Maui 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 6, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee - Martin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,838
      Average cost out of state
      $34,878
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee - Martin

      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: July 2, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Wake Tech Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,017
      Average cost out of state
      $36,625
      School Type
      Public

      Wake Tech 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 7, 2026
    • Michigan

      West Shore Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,650
      Average cost out of state
      $9,000
      School Type
      Public

      West Shore 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: July 7, 2026
    • Iowa

      Western Iowa Tech Community College

      Average cost in state
      32,120‬
      Average cost out of state
      32,996‬
      School Type
      Public

      Western Iowa Tech 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 24, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Fayetteville State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,815
      Average cost out of state
      $32,752
      School Type
      Public

      Fayetteville 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
      • 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: June 25, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Greenfield Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,050
      Average cost out of state
      $12,170
      School Type
      Public

      Greenfield 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Pre-Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: August 25, 2026
    • New York

      Sage School of Health Sciences

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

      Sage School of 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
      • Practitioner (Post-master’s certificate only)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • Kentucky

      West Kentucky Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      West Kentucky 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
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida Gulf Coast University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,095
      Average cost out of state
      $ 48,996
      School Type
      Public

      Florida Gulf Coast 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
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: July 10, 2026
    • New Jersey

      County College of Morris

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,805
      Average cost out of state
      $40,993
      School Type
      Public

      County College of Morris

      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: June 8, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Hospital of St. Raphael

      Average cost in state
      $13,950
      Average cost out of state
      $13,950
      School Type
      Private

      Hospital of St. Raphael

      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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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