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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
    • Virginia

      Laurel Ridge Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,942
      Average cost out of state
      $27,380
      School Type
      Public

      Laurel Ridge 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Rockland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,664‬
      Average cost out of state
      $5,664‬
      School Type
      Public

      Rockland 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: May 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Roxborough Memorial Hospital

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,800
      Average cost out of state
      $14,800
      School Type
      Private

      Roxborough Memorial Hospital

      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: May 1, 2026
    • California

      Santa Ana College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,280
      Average cost out of state
      $27,280
      School Type
      Public

      Santa Ana 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Washington

      Seattle Central College

      Average cost in state
      $36,761
      Average cost out of state
      $37,250

      Seattle Central 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Oregon

      Southwestern Oregon Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,442
      Average cost out of state
      $23,442
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Texas

      Victoria College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,086
      Average cost out of state
      $22,026
      School Type
      Public

      Victoria 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Wayne County Community College District

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,306
      Average cost out of state
      $17,306
      School Type
      Public

      Wayne County Community College District

      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: July 6, 2026
    • York Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,672
      Average cost out of state
      $40,072
      School Type
      Public

      York 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
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Northwestern College - Bridgeview Campus

      Average cost in state
      $38,050
      Average cost out of state
      $38,050
      School Type
      Private

      Northwestern College - Bridgeview 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Alamance Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,736
      Average cost out of state
      $9,648
      School Type
      Public

      Alamance 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Alabama

      Calhoun Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,930
      Average cost out of state
      $7,860
      School Type
      Public

      Calhoun 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 16, 2026
    • Kansas

      Dodge City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,350
      Average cost out of state
      $4,650
      School Type
      Public

      Dodge City 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
      • Para-Professional Nursing Certificate
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: August 21, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      East Stroudsburg University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,668
      Average cost out of state
      $20,920
      School Type
      Public

      East Stroudsburg 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: August 11, 2026
    • California

      Imperial Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $41,987
      Average cost out of state
      $53,787
      School Type
      Public

      Imperial Valley 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: August 25, 2026
    • New York

      Long Island University

      Average cost in state
      $41,874
      Average cost out of state
      $41,874
      School Type
      Private

      Long Island 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: August 31, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northwestern Oklahoma State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,443
      Average cost out of state
      $15,793
      School Type
      Public

      Northwestern Oklahoma State 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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: August 28, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,240
      Average cost out of state
      $60,240
      School Type
      Private

      Texas 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 25, 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
    • Texas

      Texas State Technical College West Texas

      Average cost in state
      $28,312
      Average cost out of state
      $28,312
      School Type
      Public

      Texas State Technical College West Texas

      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
      • LVN to ADN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Texas

      Angelo State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,680
      Average cost out of state
      $41,520
      School Type
      Public

      Angelo 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Baptist Health College - Little Rock

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,038
      Average cost out of state
      $44,038
      School Type
      Private

      Baptist Health College - Little Rock

      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 10, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Bismarck State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,956
      Average cost out of state
      $7,956
      School Type
      Public

      Bismarck State 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: April 10, 2026
    • Texas

      Cisco College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,374
      Average cost out of state
      $16,001
      School Type
      Public

      Cisco 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Nursing Aide
      Last Updated: August 19, 2026

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