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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
    • Iowa

      Southwestern Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,450
      Average cost out of state
      $22,702
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • New York

      North Country Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,760
      Average cost out of state
      $30,760
      School Type
      Public

      North Country 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Chico

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,762
      Average cost out of state
      $40,418
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Chico

      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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota North College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,405
      Average cost out of state
      $19,405
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota North 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
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Holy Names University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,389
      Average cost out of state
      $56,389
      School Type
      Private

      Holy Names 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
      Bridge Programs
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Educator Post-Master Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Kansas

      Manhattan Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,200
      Average cost out of state
      $24,200
      School Type
      Public

      Manhattan Area 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Southwestern College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $53,288
      Average cost out of state
      $53,288
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern 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 ADN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Chabot College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,710
      Average cost out of state
      $47,790
      School Type
      Public

      Chabot 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: April 13, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Cumberland County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,380
      Average cost out of state
      $5,220
      School Type
      Public

      Cumberland County 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
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $41,164
      Average cost out of state
      $53,192
      School Type
      Private

      Our Lady of Lourdes 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 30, 2026
    • Missouri

      University of Central Missouri

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,460
      Average cost out of state
      $19,370
      School Type
      Public

      University of Central Missouri

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Simulation Education in Health Science Graduate Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Florida

      St. Petersburg College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,572
      Average cost out of state
      $35,176
      School Type
      Public

      St. Petersburg 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: March 5, 2026
    • Florida

      The College of the Florida Keys

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,713
      Average cost out of state
      $21,713
      School Type
      Public

      The College of the Florida Keys

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Paramedic Certificate
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Illinois

      Southwestern Illinois College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,768
      Average cost out of state
      $27,498
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Illinois 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Delaware

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Stanton Campus)

      Average cost in state
      $4,575
      Average cost out of state
      $11,438
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware Technical and Community College (Stanton 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Pearl River Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,771
      Average cost out of state
      $14,771
      School Type
      Public

      Pearl River 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: March 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northland Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,579
      Average cost out of state
      $26,579
      School Type
      Public

      Northland Community and 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
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Kansas

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Beloit Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,340
      Average cost out of state
      $10,340
      School Type
      Public

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Beloit Campus

      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
      • CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • California

      American University of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,625
      Average cost out of state
      $40,625
      School Type
      Private

      American University 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Florida

      The University of Tampa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $50,688
      Average cost out of state
      $50,688
      School Type
      Private

      The University of Tampa

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Northwest Mississippi Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,814
      Average cost out of state
      $26,700
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Mississippi 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: March 11, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,391
      Average cost out of state
      $30,391
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

      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 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Kettering College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,906
      Average cost out of state
      $38,906
      School Type
      Private

      Kettering 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
      • 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Keuka College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,554
      Average cost out of state
      $55,554
      School Type
      Private

      Keuka 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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