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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
    • Iowa

      St. Ambrose University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,957
      Average cost out of state
      $58,957
      School Type
      Private

      St. Ambrose 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Illinois

      St. Anthony College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,368
      Average cost out of state
      $26,368
      School Type
      Private

      St. Anthony College of Nursing

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Minnesota

      St. Catherine University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,582
      Average cost out of state
      $33,582
      School Type
      Private

      St. Catherine 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
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Missouri

      St. Charles Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $30,680

      St. Charles 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 24, 2026
    • Illinois

      St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,912
      Average cost out of state
      $44,912
      School Type
      Private

      St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St. Francis University

      Average cost in state
      $44,600
      Average cost out of state
      $44,600

      St. Francis 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 to MSN (combined bridge)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • New York

      St. John Fisher College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,590
      Average cost out of state
      $61,590
      School Type
      Private

      St. John Fisher College

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner(PCFNP)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      St. John's College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,567
      Average cost out of state
      $44,567

      St. John's College of Nursing

      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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Administration & Leadership
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      St. Joseph School of Nursing - New Hampshire

      Average cost in state
      $17,747
      Average cost out of state
      $17,747

      St. Joseph School of Nursing - New Hampshire

      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 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley

      Average cost in state
      $3,810
      Average cost out of state
      $7,140

      St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley

      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
    • Missouri

      St. Louis Community College - Forest Park

      Average cost in state
      $3,810
      Average cost out of state
      $7,140

      St. Louis Community College - Forest Park

      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
    • Missouri

      St. Louis Community College - Meramec

      Average cost in state
      $3,810
      Average cost out of state
      $7,140

      St. Louis Community College - Meramec

      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
    • Iowa

      St. Luke's College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,097
      Average cost out of state
      $48,097
      School Type
      Private

      St. Luke's 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 24, 2026
    • Indiana

      St. Mary's College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $68,574
      Average cost out of state
      $68,574
      School Type
      Private

      St. Mary's College

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • West Virginia

      St. Mary's Medical Center

      Average cost in state
      $6,023
      Average cost out of state
      $15,005

      St. Mary's Medical Center

      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
    • Minnesota

      St. Olaf College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $81,200
      Average cost out of state
      $81,200
      School Type
      Private

      St. Olaf 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 24, 2026
    • New York

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Queens Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $57,363
      Average cost out of state
      $57,363
      School Type
      Private

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Queens Campus

      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
    • New York

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,325
      Average cost out of state
      $17,325
      School Type
      Private

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island Campus

      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
    • Florida

      St. Petersburg College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,572
      Average cost out of state
      $35,176
      School Type
      Public

      St. Petersburg 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 24, 2026
    • Texas

      St. Philip's College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,870
      Average cost out of state
      $26,000
      School Type
      Public

      St. Philip's 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
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Stanly Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,930
      Average cost out of state
      $28,800
      School Type
      Public

      Stanly 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 24, 2026
    • Ohio

      Stark State College of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $17,946
      Average cost out of state
      $21,042

      Stark State College of Technology

      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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Missouri

      State Fair Community College

      Average cost in state
      $16,124
      Average cost out of state
      $20,054

      State Fair 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 24, 2026
    • New York

      State University of New York at Plattsburgh

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,176
      Average cost out of state
      $37,086
      School Type
      Public

      State University of New York at Plattsburgh

      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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026

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