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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
    • Louisiana

      University of Louisiana - Monroe

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,314
      Average cost out of state
      $77,514
      School Type
      Public

      University of Louisiana - Monroe

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Gerontological Clinical Nurse Leader
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Vermont

      University of Vermont

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,786
      Average cost out of state
      $67,252
      School Type
      Public

      University of Vermont

      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
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Colorado

      Colorado Technical University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,664
      Average cost out of state
      $10,664
      School Type
      Private

      Colorado Technical 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Nevada

      Great Basin College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,137
      Average cost out of state
      $28,137
      School Type
      Public

      Great Basin 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Florida

      South Florida State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,440
      Average cost out of state
      $21,569
      School Type
      Public

      South Florida State 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Little Rock

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,070
      Average cost out of state
      $40,664
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Little Rock

      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)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northeastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,890
      Average cost out of state
      $37,890
      School Type
      Private

      Northeastern 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pediatric RN-BC (Pediatric RN-BC)
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (NNP-BC) NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Saint Joseph's College - New York

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,810
      Average cost out of state
      $37,810
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Joseph's College - New York

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,764
      Average cost out of state
      $24,291
      School Type
      Public

      Cincinnati State Technical &amp; 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Nursing Aide
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Delaware

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Terry Campus)

      Average cost in state
      $4,575
      Average cost out of state
      $11,438
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Terry 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
      • 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 15, 2026
    • Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens Campus)

      Average cost in state
      $4,576
      Average cost out of state
      $11,438
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens 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
      • 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 15, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - New York City College of Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - New York City College of Technology

      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 30, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Davis & Elkins College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,160
      Average cost out of state
      $44,160
      School Type
      Private

      Davis &amp; Elkins 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Simmons College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $73,540
      Average cost out of state
      $73,540
      School Type
      Private

      Simmons 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
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Georgia

      South Georgia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,520
      Average cost out of state
      $9,864‬
      School Type
      Public

      South Georgia 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Hawaii

      University of Phoenix, Hawaii Campus

      Average cost in state
      $20,626
      Average cost out of state
      $20,626
      School Type
      Private

      University of Phoenix, Hawaii Campus

      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)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Northern New Mexico College

      Average cost in state
      $26,114
      Average cost out of state
      $35,378

      Northern New Mexico 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Wilson College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,867
      Average cost out of state
      $39,867
      School Type
      Private

      Wilson 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Kentucky Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,720
      Average cost out of state
      $56,720
      School Type
      Private

      Kentucky 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St Margaret Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $43,236
      Average cost out of state
      $43,236

      St Margaret Memorial 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Aurora University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $43,960
      Average cost out of state
      $43,960
      School Type
      Private

      Aurora University

      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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Florida

      Northwest Florida State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,040
      Average cost out of state
      $13,195
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Florida State 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Pasadena City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,258
      Average cost out of state
      $41,002
      School Type
      Public

      Pasadena 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Washington

      Washington State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,100
      Average cost out of state
      $5,130
      School Type
      Public

      Washington State 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026

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