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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
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,680‬
      Average cost out of state
      $13,680‬
      School Type
      Public

      Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

      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: August 28, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Roane State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,104
      Average cost out of state
      $26,104
      School Type
      Public

      Roane 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
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,798
      Average cost out of state
      $22,936
      School Type
      Public

      Rowan College at Gloucester County

      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: May 1, 2026
    • Texas

      Shelby College Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,049
      Average cost out of state
      $22,299
      School Type
      Public

      Shelby College 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: September 1, 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
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,336
      Average cost out of state
      $29,916
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

      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: May 5, 2026
    • Kentucky

      University of Louisville Online

      Average cost in state
      $35,996
      Average cost out of state
      $35,996
      School Type
      Public

      University of Louisville Online

      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: March 10, 2026
    • Virginia

      University of Virginia's College at Wise

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,640
      Average cost out of state
      $42,276
      School Type
      Public

      University of Virginia's College at Wise

      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: July 3, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,131
      Average cost out of state
      $29,247
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Washington

      Whitworth University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,785
      Average cost out of state
      $28,785
      School Type
      Private

      Whitworth 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate of Vocational Development in Nursing (CVD)
      Last Updated: September 3, 2026
    • California

      Merritt College

      Average cost in state
      $39,713
      Average cost out of state
      $48,593
      School Type
      Public

      Merritt 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 28, 2026
    • Maryland

      Montgomery College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $42,175
      Average cost out of state
      $45,771
      School Type
      Public

      Montgomery 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 2, 2026
    • Arkansas

      North Arkansas College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,253
      Average cost out of state
      $23,413

      North Arkansas 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 3, 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
    • Texas

      Hill College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,570
      Average cost out of state
      $6,720
      School Type
      Public

      Hill 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
      • LVN to ADN
      Certificate Programs
      • ADN Vocational Nursing Tract
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 18, 2026
    • Michigan

      Alpena Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,734
      Average cost out of state
      $24,694
      School Type
      Public

      Alpena Community College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: June 4, 2026
    • Texas

      Amarillo College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,024
      Average cost out of state
      $13,614
      School Type
      Public

      Amarillo 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Colorado, Tennessee, California

      Casa Loma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,340
      School Type
      Private

      Casa Loma 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Clovis Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,344
      Average cost out of state
      $18,296
      School Type
      Public

      Clovis 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 27, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Craven Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,280
      Average cost out of state
      $8,040
      School Type
      Public

      Craven 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
    • New York

      CUNY - Queensborough 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 - Queensborough 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: May 1, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Dona Ana Community College

      Average cost in state
      $8,558
      Average cost out of state
      $26,884
      School Type
      Public

      Dona Ana 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • California

      Grossmont College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $24,785
      Average cost out of state
      $38,729
      School Type
      Public

      Grossmont 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Texas

      Houston Community College System

      Average cost in state
      $59,926
      Average cost out of state
      $59,926
      School Type
      Public

      Houston Community College System

      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: May 20, 2026

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