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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
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Main Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,040
      Average cost out of state
      $9,240
      School Type
      Public

      Des Moines Area Community College (Main 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Urban Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,040
      Average cost out of state
      $9,240

      Des Moines Area Community College (Urban 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      DeSales University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $69,601
      Average cost out of state
      $69,601
      School Type
      Private

      DeSales 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Forensic Nursing Certificate
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Iowa

      Des Moines Area Community College (Carroll Campus)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,040
      Average cost out of state
      $9,240
      School Type
      Public

      Des Moines Area Community College (Carroll 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Dickinson State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,972
      Average cost out of state
      $23,972
      School Type
      Public

      Dickinson 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Utah

      Utah Tech University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $14,268
      Average cost out of state
      $26,500
      School Type
      Public

      Utah Tech 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Kansas

      Dodge City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,040‬
      Average cost out of state
      $2,040‬
      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: April 15, 2026
    • New York

      Dominican College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,308
      Average cost out of state
      $35,308
      School Type
      Private

      Dominican 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Dona Ana Community College

      Average cost in state
      $8,558
      Average cost out of state
      $26,884
      School Type
      Public

      Dona Ana 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Dillard University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,565
      Average cost out of state
      $42,565
      School Type
      Private

      Dillard 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools - Madison Heights

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools - Madison Heights

      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 15, 2026
    • California

      Dominican University of California

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $77,567
      Average cost out of state
      $77,567
      School Type
      Private

      Dominican University of California

      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: April 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools - Roseville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools - Roseville

      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 15, 2026
    • Iowa

      Dordt College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,400
      Average cost out of state
      $37,400
      School Type
      Private

      Dordt 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
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools Wayne-Westland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools Wayne-Westland

      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 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools - Saginaw

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools - Saginaw

      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 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools Waterford-Pontiac

      School Type
      Private
    • Pennsylvania

      Drexel University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $42,052
      Average cost out of state
      $42,052‬
      School Type
      Private

      Drexel 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 RN to BSN to MSN
      • 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
      • (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Nursing Leadership and Health Systems Management Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Duke University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $70,265
      Average cost out of state
      $70,265
      School Type
      Private

      Duke 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Kansas

      Butler Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,818
      Average cost out of state
      $29,708
      School Type
      Public

      Butler 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
      • 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: April 16, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Butler County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,010
      Average cost out of state
      $21,100
      School Type
      Public

      Butler County 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: April 16, 2026
    • California

      Butte College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,580
      Average cost out of state
      $36,812
      School Type
      Public

      Butte 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,370
      Average cost out of state
      $20,370
      School Type
      Private

      Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

      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)
      Last Updated: April 16, 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

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