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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
    • Missouri

      Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $2,904
      Average cost out of state
      $7,680
      School Type
      Public

      Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • California

      College of San Mateo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,211
      Average cost out of state
      $47,263
      School Type
      Public

      College of San Mateo

      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 RN
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • California

      Shasta College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,313
      Average cost out of state
      $40,041
      School Type
      Public

      Shasta 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 (VNSG)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Ulster

      Average cost in state
      $5,680
      Average cost out of state
      $11,360
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Ulster

      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)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,200
      Average cost out of state
      $24,200
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,078
      Average cost out of state
      $24,078
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,403
      Average cost out of state
      $24,403
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Hawaii

      University of Hawaii Maui College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,632‬
      Average cost out of state
      $20,592
      School Type
      Public

      University of Hawaii Maui 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: May 6, 2026
    • Hawaii

      University of Hawaii

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,518
      Average cost out of state
      $13,518
      School Type
      Public

      University of Hawaii

      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: May 6, 2026
    • Alabama

      Gadsden State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,608
      Average cost out of state
      $22,752
      School Type
      Public

      Gadsden State 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: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      Fulton-Montgomery Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,824
      Average cost out of state
      $24,824
      School Type
      Public

      Fulton-Montgomery 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: May 7, 2026
    • Idaho

      College of Western Idaho

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,495
      Average cost out of state
      $18,023
      School Type
      Public

      College of Western Idaho

      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: May 15, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Holmes Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,460
      Average cost out of state
      $17,210
      School Type
      Public

      Holmes 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: May 19, 2026
    • Florida

      Jersey College - Tampa Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,417
      Average cost out of state
      $53,417
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Tampa Campus

      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: May 21, 2026
    • Maine

      University of Maine at Fort Kent

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $24,966
      Average cost out of state
      $30,636
      School Type
      Public

      University of Maine at Fort Kent

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Washington

      Peninsula College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,378
      Average cost out of state
      $30,939
      School Type
      Public

      Peninsula 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: March 11, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Georgian Court University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,642
      Average cost out of state
      $38,642
      School Type
      Private

      Georgian Court 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Oregon

      Central Oregon Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,790
      Average cost out of state
      $29,790
      School Type
      Public

      Central 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Maryland

      Chesapeake College

      Average cost in state
      $5,200
      Average cost out of state
      $10,860
      School Type
      Public

      Chesapeake 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Illinois

      Lewis and Clark Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,388
      Average cost out of state
      $21,386
      School Type
      Public

      Lewis and Clark 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 24, 2026
    • Michigan

      Mid-Michigan Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,320
      Average cost out of state
      $36,414
      School Type
      Public

      Mid-Michigan 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Richmond Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,565
      Average cost out of state
      $30,173
      School Type
      Public

      Richmond 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 Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Richland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,816‬
      Average cost out of state
      $13,656
      School Type
      Public

      Richland 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: May 1, 2026
    • Hawaii

      University of Hawaii at Manoa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,760‬
      Average cost out of state
      $33,792
      School Type
      Public

      University of Hawaii at Manoa

      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
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026

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