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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
    • Georgia

      Georgia Southern University - Statesboro

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $5,670
      Average cost out of state
      $21,300
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Southern University - Statesboro

      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 DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • California

      Golden West College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,184
      Average cost out of state
      $28,184
      School Type
      Public

      Golden West 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: June 10, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia Southwestern State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,344
      Average cost out of state
      $21,464
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Southwestern 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 in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Goodwin University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,984‬
      Average cost out of state
      $20,984‬
      School Type
      Private

      Goodwin 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 in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Arizona

      Phoenix College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,219
      Average cost out of state
      $30,219
      School Type
      Public

      Phoenix 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: June 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Governors State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,226
      Average cost out of state
      $34,226
      School Type
      Public

      Governors 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Michigan

      Grand Rapids Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,320
      Average cost out of state
      $40,320
      School Type
      Public

      Grand Rapids 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)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Ohio

      Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School

      Average cost in state
      $25,734
      Average cost out of state
      $25,734
      School Type
      Public

      Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School

      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: June 10, 2026
    • Georgia

      Piedmont College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,548
      Average cost out of state
      $53,548
      School Type
      Private

      Piedmont 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
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Piedmont Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,803
      Average cost out of state
      $33,951
      School Type
      Public

      Piedmont 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Piedmont Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,140
      Average cost out of state
      $9,900
      School Type
      Public

      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
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Guilford Technical Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,557
      Average cost out of state
      $32,165
      School Type
      Public

      Guilford 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: June 10, 2026
    • Virginia

      Piedmont Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,072
      Average cost out of state
      $11,123
      School Type
      Public

      Piedmont Virginia 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: June 10, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Gustavus Adolphus College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $72,934
      Average cost out of state
      $72,934
      School Type
      Private

      Gustavus Adolphus 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
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Maryland

      Harford Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,051
      Average cost out of state
      $29,427
      School Type
      Public

      Harford 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: June 10, 2026
    • Arizona

      Pima Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $21,288
      Average cost out of state
      $27,892
      School Type
      Public

      Pima 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 Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $29,428
      Average cost out of state
      $29,428
      School Type
      Private

      Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Nurse Aide Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Arizona

      Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

      Average cost in state
      $59,406
      Average cost out of state
      $59,406
      School Type
      Private

      Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Colorado

      Pima Medical Institute - Aurora Campus

      Average cost in state
      $26,976
      Average cost out of state
      $26,976
      School Type
      Private

      Pima Medical Institute - Aurora 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Arizona

      Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Campus

      Average cost in state
      $59,406
      Average cost out of state
      $59,406
      School Type
      Private

      Pima Medical Institute - Mesa 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Indiana

      Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,161
      Average cost out of state
      $25,161
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne

      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: June 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,838
      Average cost out of state
      $28,928
      School Type
      Public

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania

      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
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Simulation and Technology Certificate of Recognition (COR)
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Immaculata University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $29,550
      Average cost out of state
      $29,550
      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: June 11, 2026
    • California

      Point Loma Nazarene University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $66,010
      Average cost out of state
      $66,010
      School Type
      Private

      Point Loma Nazarene 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LVN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026

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