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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
    • Massachusetts

      Bristol Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,056
      Average cost out of state
      $30,056
      School Type
      Public

      Bristol 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 5, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Bryan College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,636
      Average cost out of state
      $18,636
      School Type
      Private

      Bryan College of Health Sciences

      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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northern Essex Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,590
      Average cost out of state
      $17,820
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Essex 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      Northern Illinois University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,872
      Average cost out of state
      $33,872
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Illinois 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Educator(NE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Northeastern University - Charlotte Accelerated Program

      Average cost in state
      $35,116
      Average cost out of state
      $35,116

      Northeastern University - Charlotte Accelerated Program

      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)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northern Arizona University - Tucson Campus

      Average cost in state
      $33,708
      Average cost out of state
      $51,180

      Northern Arizona University - Tucson Campus

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Michigan

      Northern Michigan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,334
      Average cost out of state
      $38,934
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Michigan 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Northern Kentucky University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,234
      Average cost out of state
      $45,490
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Kentucky 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Northern Tier Career Center

      Average cost in state
      $46,102
      Average cost out of state
      $46,102

      Northern Tier Career Center

      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 5, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Northern New Mexico College

      Average cost in state
      $26,114
      Average cost out of state
      $35,378

      Northern New Mexico 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Maine

      Northern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $13,150
      Average cost out of state
      $16,030
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Maine 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 5, 2026
    • Virginia

      Northern Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $26,838
      Average cost out of state
      $33,552
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Virginia 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 5, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Northern Oklahoma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,076
      Average cost out of state
      $11,841
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Oklahoma 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 5, 2026
    • Idaho

      Northwest Nazarene University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,812
      Average cost out of state
      $55,812
      School Type
      Private

      Northwest Nazarene 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Leadership and Education (Nursing)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northland Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,443
      Average cost out of state
      $28,443
      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: June 5, 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: June 5, 2026
    • Alabama

      Northwest Shoals Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,147
      Average cost out of state
      $23,291
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Shoals 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Northwest Arkansas Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,440
      Average cost out of state
      $24,649
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Arkansas 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
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northland Pioneer College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,518
      Average cost out of state
      $31,102
      School Type
      Public

      Northland Pioneer 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Northwest College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,890.00
      Average cost out of state
      $26,190.00
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest 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 5, 2026
    • Florida

      Northwest Florida State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,040
      Average cost out of state
      $13,195
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Florida State 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: June 5, 2026
    • Ohio

      Northwest State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,454
      Average cost out of state
      $33,756
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northwest Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,190
      Average cost out of state
      $28,190
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Ohio

      Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,000
      Average cost out of state
      $20,000
      School Type
      Public

      Christ College of Nursing and 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 8, 2026

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