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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
    • California

      Santa Rosa Jr. College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $41,100
      Average cost out of state
      $41,100
      School Type
      Public

      Santa Rosa Jr. 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: March 10, 2026
    • Missouri

      Saint Louis University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $81,002
      Average cost out of state
      $81,002
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Louis 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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse Education Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Michigan

      Saint Clair County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,380
      Average cost out of state
      $14,250
      School Type
      Public

      Saint Clair County 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: March 10, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Salem State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,464
      Average cost out of state
      $35,873
      School Type
      Public

      Salem 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Education
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Indiana

      Purdue University Northwest

      Average cost in state
      $8,672
      Average cost out of state
      $12,968
      School Type
      Public

      Purdue University Northwest

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (NEA-BC) Nurse Executive
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Kansas

      Pratt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,948
      Average cost out of state
      $13,592
      School Type
      Public

      Pratt 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Oregon

      Portland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,068
      Average cost out of state
      $42,268
      School Type
      Public

      Portland 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
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Arizona

      Pima Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $40,220
      Average cost out of state
      $53,380
      School Type
      Public

      Pima 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
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Delaware

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Stanton Campus)

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

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Stanton 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Pennsylvania College of Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,690
      Average cost out of state
      $26,640
      School Type
      Public

      Pennsylvania College of Technology

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Northwest State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,454
      Average cost out of state
      $33,756
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Northwest Arkansas Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,440
      Average cost out of state
      $24,649
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Arkansas 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northland Pioneer College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,518
      Average cost out of state
      $31,102
      School Type
      Public

      Northland Pioneer 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Virginia

      Patrick Henry Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,149
      Average cost out of state
      $11,662
      School Type
      Public

      Patrick Henry 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: March 11, 2026
    • Washington

      Peninsula College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,378
      Average cost out of state
      $30,939
      School Type
      Public

      Peninsula 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: March 11, 2026
    • California

      Palomar College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,574
      Average cost out of state
      $45,534
      School Type
      Public

      Palomar 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: March 11, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Pearl River Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,771
      Average cost out of state
      $14,771
      School Type
      Public

      Pearl River 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)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northern Essex Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,590
      Average cost out of state
      $17,820
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Essex 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)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Northern Michigan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,466
      Average cost out of state
      $38,214
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Michigan 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northland Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,579
      Average cost out of state
      $26,579
      School Type
      Public

      Northland 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
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Northeast Mississippi Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,830
      Average cost out of state
      $7,300
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Mississippi Community 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • North Dakota

      North Dakota State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,915
      Average cost out of state
      $21,915
      School Type
      Public

      North Dakota 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Kansas

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Beloit Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,340
      Average cost out of state
      $10,340
      School Type
      Public

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Beloit 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
      Certificate Programs
      • CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • North Carolina

      North Carolina Central University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,748
      Average cost out of state
      $37,784
      School Type
      Public

      North Carolina Central 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026

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