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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
    • New York

      Onondaga Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,914
      Average cost out of state
      $28,728
      School Type
      Public

      Onondaga 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: 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
    • Ohio

      Otterbein College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,516
      Average cost out of state
      $37,516
      School Type
      Private

      Otterbein 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Kansas

      Ottawa University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,060
      Average cost out of state
      $38,060
      School Type
      Private

      Ottawa 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)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Bronx Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Bronx 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: April 30, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $41,164
      Average cost out of state
      $53,192
      School Type
      Private

      Our Lady of Lourdes 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: April 30, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,788
      Average cost out of state
      $17,788
      School Type
      Private

      Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Our Lady of the Holy Cross College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,719
      Average cost out of state
      $33,719
      School Type
      Private

      Our Lady of the Holy Cross 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: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - College of Staten Island

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - College of Staten Island

      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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Ohio

      Owens Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,500
      Average cost out of state
      $15,000
      School Type
      Public

      Owens 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 (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Hostos Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600‬
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Hostos 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
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Owensboro Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Owensboro 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: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      Pace University

      Average cost in state
      $52,924
      Average cost out of state
      $52,924
      School Type
      Private

      Pace 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Hunter College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Hunter 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • (GNP-BC) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • (PHNA-BC)Public Health Nursing
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Washington

      Pacific Lutheran University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $71,179
      Average cost out of state
      $71,179
      School Type
      Private

      Pacific Lutheran 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 MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • California

      Pacific Union College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,300
      Average cost out of state
      $48,300
      School Type
      Private

      Pacific Union 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Kingsborough Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Kingsborough 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: April 30, 2026
    • California

      Pacific College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      14,605
      Average cost out of state
      14,605
      School Type
      Private

      Pacific 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Florida

      Palm Beach State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,374
      Average cost out of state
      $39,611
      School Type
      Private

      Palm Beach 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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Quinsigamond Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,448‬
      Average cost out of state
      $10,392
      School Type
      Public

      Quinsigamond 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)
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Georgia

      Paine College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $27,632
      School Type
      Private
    • New Jersey

      Ramapo College of New Jersey

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,214
      Average cost out of state
      $46,691
      School Type
      Public

      Ramapo College of New Jersey

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - New York City College of Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,930
      Average cost out of state
      $18,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - New York City College of Technology

      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 30, 2026
    • Virginia

      Radford University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,952
      Average cost out of state
      $26,734
      School Type
      Public

      Radford 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
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026

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