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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

      San Joaquin Delta College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $45,331
      Average cost out of state
      $45,331
      School Type
      Public

      San Joaquin Delta 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: June 22, 2026
    • Utah

      Snow College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,595
      Average cost out of state
      $16,303
      School Type
      Public

      Snow 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
      • PN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 20, 2026
    • California

      Solano Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,903
      Average cost out of state
      $39,903
      School Type
      Public

      Solano 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)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: July 20, 2026
    • Texas

      South Plains College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,215
      Average cost out of state
      $23,455
      School Type
      Public

      South Plains 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 4, 2026
    • Michigan

      Southwestern Michigan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,265
      Average cost out of state
      $8,813
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Michigan 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Maryland

      Towson University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $67,084
      Average cost out of state
      $105,528
      School Type
      Public

      Towson 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: June 26, 2026
    • Oregon

      Treasure Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,784
      Average cost out of state
      $12,784
      School Type
      Public

      Treasure 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Northern Community College

      Average cost in state
      $4,104
      Average cost out of state
      $14,880
      School Type
      Public

      West Virginia Northern 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 Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • New York

      Westchester Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,530
      Average cost out of state
      $11,770
      School Type
      Public

      Westchester 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: July 7, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Western Piedmont Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,096‬
      Average cost out of state
      $19,704
      School Type
      Public

      Western Piedmont 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 Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northwood Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,342
      Average cost out of state
      $12,342
      School Type
      Public

      Northwood 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • California

      Yuba College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $9,870
      School Type
      Public

      Yuba 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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Northeast Mississippi Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,830
      Average cost out of state
      $7,300
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Mississippi Community 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Ohio

      Bowling Green State University

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,900
      Average cost out of state
      $41,890
      School Type
      Public

      Bowling Green State University

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026
    • California

      Allan Hancock College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $42,446
      Average cost out of state
      $51,974
      School Type
      Public

      Allan Hancock 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
      • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 17, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Bethel University - Tennessee

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,366
      Average cost out of state
      $23,366
      School Type
      Private

      Bethel University - Tennessee

      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 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,952
      Average cost out of state
      $16,032
      School Type
      Public

      City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman 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: August 20, 2026
    • California

      College of the Desert

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,533
      Average cost out of state
      $48,229
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Desert

      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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Columbus State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,471
      Average cost out of state
      $25,311
      School Type
      Public

      Columbus 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Patient Care Assistant Certificate
      • Train the Trainer Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026
    • New York

      Jefferson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,112
      Average cost out of state
      $24,328
      School Type
      Public

      Jefferson 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
    • Idaho

      Lewis-Clark State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,226
      Average cost out of state
      $23,938
      School Type
      Public

      Lewis-Clark State 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Management & Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: July 14, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Middle Tennessee State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,716
      Average cost out of state
      $54,180
      School Type
      Public

      Middle Tennessee 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: August 27, 2026
    • Texas

      Midland College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,464
      Average cost out of state
      $20,344
      School Type
      Public

      Midland 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
      • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      NHTI - Concord's Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,235
      Average cost out of state
      $42,485
      School Type
      Public

      NHTI - Concord's 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
      Certificate Programs
      • (LNCC) Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026

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