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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

      Cuesta College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,247
      Average cost out of state
      $43,195
      School Type
      Public

      Cuesta 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
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Dakota College at Bottineau

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,659
      Average cost out of state
      $16,684
      School Type
      Public

      Dakota College at Bottineau

      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 Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: August 10, 2026
    • California

      De Anza College

      Average cost in state
      $31,239
      Average cost out of state
      $31,239
      School Type
      Public

      De Anza 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: August 10, 2026
    • Arkansas

      East Arkansas Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,400
      Average cost out of state
      $3,312
      School Type
      Public

      East 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • California

      East Los Angeles College

      Average cost in state
      $34,637
      Average cost out of state
      $43,971
      School Type
      Public

      East Los Angeles 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 4, 2026
    • Texas

      El Paso Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $21,437
      Average cost out of state
      $21,437
      School Type
      Public

      El Paso 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Elmira College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,760
      Average cost out of state
      $39,760
      School Type
      Private

      Elmira 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Michigan

      Gogebic Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,444
      Average cost out of state
      $23,414
      School Type
      Public

      Gogebic 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 25, 2026
    • Washington

      Grays Harbor College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $31,064‬
      Average cost out of state
      $31,064‬
      School Type
      Public

      Grays Harbor 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 24, 2026
    • Illinois

      Highland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,582
      Average cost out of state
      $23,582
      School Type
      Public

      Highland 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 18, 2026
    • Illinois

      Illinois Central College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,350
      Average cost out of state
      $33,700
      School Type
      Public

      Illinois Central 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Illinois

      Illinois Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,217
      Average cost out of state
      $20,217
      School Type
      Public

      Illinois 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Iowa

      Iowa Central Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,690
      Average cost out of state
      $6,690

      Iowa Central 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: June 11, 2026
    • Michigan

      Jackson College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,130
      Average cost out of state
      $24,786
      School Type
      Public

      Jackson 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 Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Jamestown College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,380
      Average cost out of state
      $40,380
      School Type
      Private

      Jamestown 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Alabama

      Jefferson State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,164
      Average cost out of state
      $37,164
      School Type
      Public

      Jefferson 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
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Georgia

      LaGrange College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $50,730
      Average cost out of state
      $50,730
      School Type
      Private

      LaGrange 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • New York

      LaGuardia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      LaGuardia 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 Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lakeland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,546
      Average cost out of state
      $21,910
      School Type
      Public

      Lakeland 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Lakes Region Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,868
      Average cost out of state
      $27,868

      Lakes Region 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 Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Langston University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,980
      Average cost out of state
      $34,818
      School Type
      Public

      Langston 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 23, 2026
    • Virginia

      Longwood University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,688
      Average cost out of state
      $51,958
      School Type
      Public

      Longwood 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)
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Trade Tech College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,770
      Average cost out of state
      $31,770
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Trade Tech 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: May 25, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,645
      Average cost out of state
      $45,447
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Valley 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 25, 2026

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