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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
    • Virginia

      Southside Regional Medical Center School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $15,702
      Average cost out of state
      $15,702

      Southside Regional Medical Center School 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Southwest Baptist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $41,500
      Average cost out of state
      $41,500
      School Type
      Private

      Southwest Baptist University

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Southwest Mississippi Community College

      Average cost in state
      $11,850
      Average cost out of state
      $14,550

      Southwest 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: June 22, 2026
    • Missouri

      Southwest Missouri State University

      Average cost in state
      $28,906
      Average cost out of state
      $39,736

      Southwest Missouri 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Population health (post-master's)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: June 22, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Southwest Tennessee Community College

      Average cost in state
      $19,841
      Average cost out of state
      $32,711

      Southwest Tennessee 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: June 22, 2026
    • Virginia

      Southwest Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,702
      Average cost out of state
      $17,255
      School Type
      Public

      Southwest 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

      Average cost in state
      $24,653
      Average cost out of state
      $24,653

      Southwest Wisconsin Technical 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 23, 2026
    • Texas

      Southwestern Adventist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,590
      Average cost out of state
      $37,590
      School Type
      Private

      Southwestern Adventist 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: June 23, 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: June 23, 2026
    • 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: June 23, 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: June 23, 2026
    • Michigan

      Southwestern Michigan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,265
      Average cost out of state
      $8,813
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Michigan 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Southwestern Oklahoma State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,403
      Average cost out of state
      $17,513
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Oklahoma 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Oregon

      Southwestern Oregon Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,442
      Average cost out of state
      $23,442
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Oregon 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
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Spalding University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $52,726
      Average cost out of state
      $52,726
      School Type
      Private

      Spalding 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Spartanburg Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,450
      Average cost out of state
      $13,140
      School Type
      Private

      Spartanburg Technical 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 23, 2026
    • Washington

      Spokane Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,051
      Average cost out of state
      $31,962
      School Type
      Public

      Spokane 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 Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Illinois

      Spoon River College

      Average cost in state
      $6,300
      Average cost out of state
      $14,340

      Spoon River 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
      • Nurse Assistant Certificate
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Michigan

      Spring Arbor University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $47,490
      Average cost out of state
      $47,490
      School Type
      Private

      Spring Arbor 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Alabama

      Spring Hill College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,948
      Average cost out of state
      $40,948
      School Type
      Private

      Spring Hill 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)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Springfield Technical Community College

      Average cost in state
      $24,197
      Average cost out of state
      $24,197

      Springfield Technical 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 23, 2026
    • New York

      St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $78,682
      Average cost out of state
      $78,682
      School Type
      Private

      St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: June 23, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St Luke's School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,252
      Average cost out of state
      $12,252
      School Type
      Private

      St Luke's 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: June 24, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St Margaret Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $46,126
      Average cost out of state
      $46,126

      St Margaret Memorial Hospital 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026

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