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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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - East Central

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - East Central

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - North Central

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - North Central

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Southeast

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Southeast

      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
    • Virginia

      J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,347
      Average cost out of state
      $15,993
      School Type
      Public

      J. Sargeant Reynolds 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)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - South Central

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - South Central

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northwest

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northwest

      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
    • Indiana

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northeast

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

      Ivy Tech Community College - Northeast

      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
    • Alabama

      Jacksonville State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,473
      Average cost out of state
      $32,473
      School Type
      Public

      Jacksonville 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Emergency Preparedness Nursing Coordinator
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Florida

      Jacksonville University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,500
      Average cost out of state
      $48,500
      School Type
      Private

      Jacksonville 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Healthcare Quality and Safety (HQS)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Educator
      • Leadership in Healthcare System
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • North Carolina

      James Sprunt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,984‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,592‬
      School Type
      Public

      James Sprunt 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: April 22, 2026
    • Virginia

      James Madison University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,512
      Average cost out of state
      $46,118
      School Type
      Public

      James Madison 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Alabama

      J.F. Drake State Community & Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,555
      Average cost out of state
      $12,520
      School Type
      Public

      J.F. Drake State Community &amp; Technical 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 Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Jackson State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,086
      Average cost out of state
      $15,766
      School Type
      Public

      Jackson State 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
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $37,513
      Average cost out of state
      $37,513
      School Type
      Private

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Michigan

      Jackson College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,130
      Average cost out of state
      $24,786
      School Type
      Public

      Jackson 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
    • Michigan

      Kirtland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,700
      Average cost out of state
      $28,200
      School Type
      Public

      Kirtland 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Illinois

      Kishwaukee College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,365
      Average cost out of state
      $29,471
      School Type
      Public

      Kishwaukee 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
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      La Roche College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,082
      Average cost out of state
      $17,082
      School Type
      Private

      La Roche 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • POST-MASTER’S FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026

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