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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • California

      College of the Canyons

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,400
      Average cost out of state
      $44,168
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Canyons

      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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • New York

      Dutchess BOCES - Practical Nursing Program

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,000
      Average cost out of state
      $15,000
      School Type
      Public

      Dutchess BOCES - 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
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Gillette College

      Average cost in state
      $27,515
      Average cost out of state
      $27,515

      Gillette 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: April 20, 2026
    • Texas

      Covenant School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $14,398
      Average cost out of state
      $14,398
      School Type
      Private

      Covenant 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Colorado

      Otero College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $31,320
      Average cost out of state
      $34,826
      School Type
      Public

      Otero 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 Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Reynolds Memorial Hospital

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,835
      Average cost out of state
      $16,335
      School Type
      Private

      Reynolds Memorial Hospital

      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 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Research College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $21,160
      Average cost out of state
      $21,160
      School Type
      Private

      Research College of Nursing

      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: May 1, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Sheridan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,515
      Average cost out of state
      $27,515
      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: May 4, 2026
    • Ohio

      EHOVE School of Practical Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,292
      Average cost out of state
      $12,292
      School Type
      Public

      EHOVE School of Practical Nursing

      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 6, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,950‬
      Average cost out of state
      $28,950‬
      School Type
      Private

      Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minneapolis Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,044
      Average cost out of state
      $28,044
      School Type
      Public

      Minneapolis 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Carolinas College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,910
      Average cost out of state
      $14,910
      School Type
      Public

      Carolinas College 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Madison Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,522
      Average cost out of state
      $16,522
      School Type
      Public

      Madison 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Maryland

      Prince George's Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,100
      Average cost out of state
      $39,828
      School Type
      Public

      Prince George's 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
      • CNA to LPN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      Average cost in state
      $10,940
      Average cost out of state
      $28,240
      School Type
      Private

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Lenape School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,194
      Average cost out of state
      $23,194
      School Type
      Public

      Lenape School of Practical Nursing

      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: April 24, 2026
    • Ohio

      Miami University

      Average cost in state
      $35,674
      Average cost out of state
      $59,196
      School Type
      Public

      Miami 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
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • New York

      Nassau Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $5,990
      Average cost out of state
      $11,980
      School Type
      Public

      Nassau 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
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • South Dakota

      Oglala Lakota College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,534
      Average cost out of state
      $15,534
      School Type
      Public

      Oglala Lakota 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 30, 2026
    • Arizona

      Mohave Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,280
      Average cost out of state
      $8,208
      School Type
      Public

      Mohave 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026

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