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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
    • North Carolina

      North Carolina A&T State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,519
      Average cost out of state
      $43,243
      School Type
      Public

      North Carolina A&T 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Texas

      Tyler Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,094
      Average cost out of state
      $22,738
      School Type
      Public

      Tyler Junior 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: June 29, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Wilson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,572
      Average cost out of state
      $8,716
      School Type
      Public

      Wilson 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: July 8, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Inter American University

      Average cost in state
      $4,968
      Average cost out of state
      $4,968
      School Type
      Private

      Inter American 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
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Jones County Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,450
      Average cost out of state
      $9,450
      School Type
      Public

      Jones County Junior 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Roxbury Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,744
      Average cost out of state
      $10,432
      School Type
      Public

      Roxbury 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 1, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,946
      Average cost out of state
      $37,366
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      Adirondack Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,760
      Average cost out of state
      $8,640
      School Type
      Public

      Adirondack 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: April 9, 2026
    • California

      Antelope Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,944
      Average cost out of state
      $19,944
      School Type
      Public

      Antelope 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Arkansas Northeastern College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,570
      Average cost out of state
      $4,250
      School Type
      Public

      Arkansas Northeastern 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Kansas

      Bethel College - North Newton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,818
      Average cost out of state
      $35,818
      School Type
      Private

      Bethel College - North Newton

      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: July 24, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Bloomfield College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,588
      Average cost out of state
      $27,924
      School Type
      Private

      Bloomfield 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: August 18, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Central Carolina Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,400
      Average cost out of state
      $28,544
      School Type
      Public

      Central Carolina 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: August 3, 2026
    • Texas

      Central Texas College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,677
      Average cost out of state
      $24,427
      School Type
      Public

      Central Texas 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
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Century College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,716
      Average cost out of state
      $7,716
      School Type
      Public

      Century 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: August 19, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Charleston Southern University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,270‬
      Average cost out of state
      $34,270‬
      School Type
      Public

      Charleston Southern 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)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • California

      Citrus College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,319
      Average cost out of state
      $40,319
      School Type
      Public

      Citrus 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)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • New York

      College of Mount Saint Vincent

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,500
      Average cost out of state
      $46,500
      School Type
      Private

      College of Mount Saint Vincent

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Community College of Allegheny County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $3,900‬
      Average cost out of state
      $11,700
      School Type
      Public

      Community College of Allegheny County

      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: August 20, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Hostos Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600‬
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Hostos 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
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Dyersburg State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,254
      Average cost out of state
      $25,734
      School Type
      Public

      Dyersburg 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: July 29, 2026
    • Illinois

      Elgin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,128
      Average cost out of state
      $19,128
      School Type
      Public

      Elgin 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
      • Basic Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: August 12, 2026
    • Iowa

      Grand View University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,476
      Average cost out of state
      $35,476
      School Type
      Private

      Grand View 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: April 20, 2026
    • Alabama

      H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,488‬
      Average cost out of state
      $8,976
      School Type
      Public

      H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026

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