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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
    • Missouri

      Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,595
      Average cost out of state
      $33,595
      School Type
      Private

      Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and 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
      • 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Central Arkansas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,351
      Average cost out of state
      $31,351
      School Type
      Public

      University of Central Arkansas

      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
      • Nurse Educator Post-Master's Certificate - (NE-PMC)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Emmanuel College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $72,844
      Average cost out of state
      $72,844
      School Type
      Private

      Emmanuel 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • New York

      Wagner College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $76,207
      Average cost out of state
      $76,207
      School Type
      Private

      Wagner 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Texas

      Baptist School of Health Professions

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,100
      Average cost out of state
      $30,100
      School Type
      Private

      Baptist School of Health Professions

      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
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Baptist Health Sciences University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,071
      Average cost out of state
      $38,071
      School Type
      Private

      Baptist Health Sciences 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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • California

      Santa Barbara City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,323
      Average cost out of state
      $42,226
      School Type
      Public

      Santa Barbara City 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Midway College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $52,420
      Average cost out of state
      $52,420
      School Type
      Private

      Midway 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      San Jacinto College

      Average cost in state
      $31,306
      Average cost out of state
      $35,506

      San Jacinto 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Crouse Hospital School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,830
      Average cost out of state
      $21,830
      School Type
      Private

      Crouse Hospital School of Nursing

      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: April 30, 2026
    • Maryland

      Stevenson University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,970
      Average cost out of state
      $38,970
      School Type
      Private

      Stevenson 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      • 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
      • Graduate Certificate in Population-Based Care Coordination
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Maine

      Maine College of Health Professions

      Average cost in state
      $39,520
      Average cost out of state
      $39,520
      School Type
      Private

      Maine College of Health Professions

      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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Kentucky State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,575
      Average cost out of state
      $25,293
      School Type
      Public

      Kentucky 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
      • 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 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Fayetteville Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,590
      Average cost out of state
      $16,198
      School Type
      Public

      Fayetteville Technical 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida State College at Jacksonville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,334
      Average cost out of state
      $40,166‬
      School Type
      Public

      Florida State College at Jacksonville

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Nursing Assistant - Career Training Certificate
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Framingham State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,800
      Average cost out of state
      $16,800
      School Type
      Public

      Framingham 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Simulation for Nurse Educators
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Case Management Certificate
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Iowa

      Mercy College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,960‬
      Average cost out of state
      $18,960‬
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy College 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate 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: April 28, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Murray State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,672
      Average cost out of state
      $15,672
      School Type
      Public

      Murray 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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Davidson-Davie Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,564
      Average cost out of state
      $29,172
      School Type
      Public

      Davidson-Davie 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      Utica College of Syracuse University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,044
      Average cost out of state
      $58,044
      School Type
      Private

      Utica College of Syracuse 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Florida

      Utica College - Florida Campus

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      58,044
      Average cost out of state
      58,044
      School Type
      Private

      Utica College - Florida Campus

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Nursing Education Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Viterbo University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $47,870
      Average cost out of state
      $47,870
      School Type
      Private

      Viterbo 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
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Florida, Pennsylvania

      Gannon University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $70,779
      Average cost out of state
      $70,779
      School Type
      Private

      Gannon 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Maryland

      Howard Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,320
      Average cost out of state
      $11,640
      School Type
      Public

      Howard 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
      • 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026

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