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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
    • Puerto Rico

      University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,954
      Average cost out of state
      $5,954

      University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

      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
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Rhode Island

      University of Rhode Island

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,158
      Average cost out of state
      $60,516
      School Type
      Public

      University of Rhode Island

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      University of Puerto Rico at Humacao

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,954
      Average cost out of state
      $5,954
      School Type
      Public

      University of Puerto Rico at Humacao

      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
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,954
      Average cost out of state
      $5,954
      School Type
      Public

      University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

      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
      • Professional Certificate in Gastroenterological Nursing
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Wyoming

      University of Wyoming

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,746
      Average cost out of state
      $40,866
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wyoming

      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)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,732
      Average cost out of state
      $41,332
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

      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)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • 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 Applied Gerontology
      • Global Health Certificate
      • Trauma Informed Care
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Health Professional Education
      • Interprofessional Public and Population Health Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Spanish for Health Professionals
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,374‬
      Average cost out of state
      $31,932‬
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

      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)
      • RN to BSN to MSN (combined bridge)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      UPMC Mercy School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $46,126
      Average cost out of state
      $46,126
      School Type
      Private
    • Pennsylvania

      UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,213
      Average cost out of state
      $44,213
      School Type
      Private
    • Ohio

      Ursuline College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,440
      Average cost out of state
      $40,440
      School Type
      Private

      Ursuline 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 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Palliative Care Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,126
      Average cost out of state
      $46,126
      School Type
      Private
    • Pennsylvania

      UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,126
      Average cost out of state
      $46,126
      School Type
      Private
    • 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
    • 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

      Valencia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,628
      Average cost out of state
      $37,212
      School Type
      Public

      Valencia 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)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • California

      Moorpark College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,432
      Average cost out of state
      $42,968
      School Type
      Public

      Moorpark 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: April 28, 2026
    • Illinois

      Moraine Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,038
      Average cost out of state
      $8,910
      School Type
      Public

      Moraine Valley 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
      • Basic Nurse Assistant Training
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Moravian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $57,075
      Average cost out of state
      $57,075
      School Type
      Private

      Moravian 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Colorado

      Morgan Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,373
      Average cost out of state
      $12,165
      School Type
      Public

      Morgan 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)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Morehead State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,736
      Average cost out of state
      $15,321
      School Type
      Public

      Morehead 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
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Iowa

      Morningside College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,680
      Average cost out of state
      $39,680
      School Type
      Private

      Morningside 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Motlow State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,882
      Average cost out of state
      $8,242
      School Type
      Public

      Motlow 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Morris County School of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $15,434
      Average cost out of state
      $15,434
      School Type
      Public

      Morris County School 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
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Illinois

      Morton College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,120
      Average cost out of state
      $7,728
      School Type
      Public

      Morton 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026

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