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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
    • Oklahoma

      Rose State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,099
      Average cost out of state
      $9,220
      School Type
      Public

      Rose 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
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Rowan Cabarrus Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,824‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,432
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan Cabarrus 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: May 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rowan College at Burlington County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,740‬
      Average cost out of state
      $10,515
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan College at Burlington County

      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: July 2, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,798
      Average cost out of state
      $22,936
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      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
    • Massachusetts

      Roxbury Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,744
      Average cost out of state
      $10,432
      School Type
      Public

      Roxbury 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: May 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Rush University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,844
      Average cost out of state
      $37,844
      School Type
      Private

      Rush 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      Russell Sage College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,601
      Average cost out of state
      $39,601
      School Type
      Private

      Russell Sage College

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

      Average cost in state
      $17,478
      Average cost out of state
      $31,109‬
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

      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
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • School Nurse Certificate
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,260
      Average cost out of state
      $61,635
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nurse Midwifery
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
      • Family Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University - Camden

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,468
      Average cost out of state
      $49,230
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers University - Camden

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post Masters Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University - Online Campus

      Average cost in state
      $20,640
      Average cost out of state
      $20,640
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers University - Online 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: June 12, 2026
    • California

      Sacramento City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,678
      Average cost out of state
      $37,678
      School Type
      Public

      Sacramento City 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 12, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Sacred Heart University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $75,220
      Average cost out of state
      $75,220
      School Type
      Private

      Sacred Heart 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Administration Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administration
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • California

      Saddleback College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,038
      Average cost out of state
      $48,538
      School Type
      Public

      Saddleback 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: June 12, 2026
    • New York

      Sage School of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,262
      Average cost out of state
      $38,262
      School Type
      Private

      Sage School 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
      • Practitioner (Post-master’s certificate only)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • Michigan

      Saginaw Valley State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,670
      Average cost out of state
      $28,670
      School Type
      Public

      Saginaw Valley 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
      • 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Saint Anselm College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $72,702
      Average cost out of state
      $72,702
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Anselm 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: June 12, 2026
    • Illinois

      Saint Anthony College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,720
      Average cost out of state
      $24,720
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Anthony College of Nursing

      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
      • (CNL) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Catherine University (Minneapolis)

      Average cost in state
      $32,100
      Average cost out of state
      $32,100
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Catherine University (Minneapolis)

      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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Catherine University (St. Paul)

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,100
      Average cost out of state
      $32,100
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Catherine University (St. Paul)

      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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Saint Charles Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $30,680

      Saint Charles 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: June 12, 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: June 17, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Cloud State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,412
      Average cost out of state
      $40,106
      School Type
      Public

      Saint Cloud 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026

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