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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
    • Nebraska

      Mid-Plains Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,600
      Average cost out of state
      $4,530
      School Type
      Public

      Mid-Plains 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Moraine Park Technical College

      Average cost in state
      $12,152
      Average cost out of state
      $12,152
      School Type
      Public

      Moraine Park Technical 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Mount Wachusett Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,350
      Average cost out of state
      $11,270
      School Type
      Public

      Mount Wachusett 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Idaho

      College of Southern Idaho

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,217
      Average cost out of state
      $20,697
      School Type
      Public

      College of Southern Idaho

      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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Kansas

      Newman University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,480
      Average cost out of state
      $38,480
      School Type
      Private

      Newman University

      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
      • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
      • Nurse Anesthesia Pathway (BSN → DNAP or DNP-NA)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Florida

      Seminole State College of Florida

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,477
      Average cost out of state
      $40,791
      School Type
      Public

      Seminole State College of Florida

      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: May 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,426
      Average cost out of state
      $30,798
      School Type
      Public

      University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

      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: May 6, 2026
    • Vermont

      Vermont State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,747
      Average cost out of state
      $37,983
      School Type
      Public

      Vermont 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 / Master of Science in Nursing Combined Program
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Highlands College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,726
      Average cost out of state
      $12,426
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Highlands 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: May 13, 2026
    • District of Columbia

      Howard University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $66,082
      Average cost out of state
      $66,082
      School Type
      Private

      Howard 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Watts School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,592
      Average cost out of state
      $23,592
      School Type
      Private

      Watts School of Nursing

      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 9, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $20,859
      Average cost out of state
      $20,859
      School Type
      Public

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      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 2, 2026
    • New York

      Montefiore School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $32,748
      Average cost out of state
      $61,209
      School Type
      Private

      Montefiore School of Nursing

      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 1, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      St. Joseph School of Nursing - New Hampshire

      Average cost in state
      $17,747
      Average cost out of state
      $17,747

      St. Joseph School of Nursing - New Hampshire

      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 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Central Ohio Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,496‬
      Average cost out of state
      $8,256
      School Type
      Public

      Central Ohio Technical 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Illinois

      City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,736
      Average cost out of state
      $15,432
      School Type
      Public

      City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X 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)
      • Basic Nurse Assistant Training
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Florence-Darlington Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,182
      Average cost out of state
      $27,182
      School Type
      Public

      Florence-Darlington 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Forsyth Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,469
      Average cost out of state
      $21,077
      School Type
      Public

      Forsyth Technical 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: April 17, 2026
    • California

      Glendale Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,366
      Average cost out of state
      $41,922
      School Type
      Public

      Glendale 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Michigan

      Halifax Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,014‬
      Average cost out of state
      $6,622‬
      School Type
      Public

      Halifax 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Immaculata University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,970
      Average cost out of state
      $28,970
      School Type
      Private

      Immaculata 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
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Illinois

      Oakton Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,485
      Average cost out of state
      $25,485
      School Type
      Public

      Oakton 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
      • Perioperative Nursing Certificate
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Basic Nurse Assistant
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Bronx Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Bronx 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: April 30, 2026
    • California

      Pacific Union College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,300
      Average cost out of state
      $48,300
      School Type
      Private

      Pacific Union 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026

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