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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
    • Kansas

      Seward County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $5,952
      School Type
      Public

      Seward 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: May 27, 2026
    • California

      Shasta College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,874
      Average cost out of state
      $42,770
      School Type
      Public

      Shasta 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Illinois

      Shawnee Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,716
      Average cost out of state
      $29,866
      School Type
      Public

      Shawnee 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: July 17, 2026
    • Texas

      Shelby College Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,938
      Average cost out of state
      $22,188
      School Type
      Public

      Shelby College Center

      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 Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 27, 2026
    • Alabama

      Shelton State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,352‬
      Average cost out of state
      $8,544
      School Type
      Public

      Shelton 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • District of Columbia, Maryland

      Shenandoah University-School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,220
      Average cost out of state
      $37,220
      School Type
      Private

      Shenandoah University-School 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
      • 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Shepherd University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,758
      Average cost out of state
      $41,354
      School Type
      Public

      Shepherd 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Sheridan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,200
      Average cost out of state
      $28,200
      School Type
      Public

      Sheridan 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: June 17, 2026
    • Florida

      Sheridan Technical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,830
      Average cost out of state
      $11,130
      School Type
      Public

      Sheridan Technical Center

      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: May 4, 2026
    • Washington

      Shoreline Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $7,061
      School Type
      Public

      Shoreline 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
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • California

      Sierra College

      Average cost in state
      $26,392
      Average cost out of state
      $38,842

      Sierra 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: May 4, 2026
    • Missouri

      Sikeston Career & Technology Center, Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $10,000
      Average cost out of state
      $10,000

      Sikeston Career &amp; Technology Center, Practical Nursing Program

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Simmons College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $73,540
      Average cost out of state
      $73,540
      School Type
      Private

      Simmons College

      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 MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Sinclair Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $3,745
      Average cost out of state
      $8,626
      School Type
      Public

      Sinclair 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: July 17, 2026
    • South Dakota

      Sisseton Wahpeton College

      Average cost in state
      $3,840
      Average cost out of state
      $3,840

      Sisseton Wahpeton College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Washington

      Skagit Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,950
      Average cost out of state
      $35,850
      School Type
      Public

      Skagit 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,516
      Average cost out of state
      $33,142
      School Type
      Public

      Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: July 20, 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
    • Kentucky

      Somerset Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Somerset 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Somerset County Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,500
      Average cost out of state
      $16,500
      School Type
      Public

      Somerset County Technology Center

      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: May 4, 2026
    • California

      Sonoma State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,906
      Average cost out of state
      $36,906
      School Type
      Public

      Sonoma 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      South College, Knoxville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,670
      Average cost out of state
      $12,670
      School Type
      Private

      South College, Knoxville

      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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (NE-BC) Nurse Executive (NE-BC)
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • South Dakota

      South Dakota State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,558
      Average cost out of state
      $25,577
      School Type
      Public

      South Dakota 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026

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