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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
    • Texas

      Stephen F. Austin State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,576
      Average cost out of state
      $43,412
      School Type
      Public

      Stephen F. Austin State 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Maryland

      Stevenson University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,970
      Average cost out of state
      $38,970
      School Type
      Private

      Stevenson 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Graduate Certificate in Population-Based Care Coordination
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Stockton University

      Average cost in state
      $33,058
      Average cost out of state
      $41,562
      School Type
      Public

      Stockton University

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      Stony Brook University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,671
      Average cost out of state
      $54,651
      School Type
      Public

      Stony Brook 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • New York

      Suffolk County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,987
      Average cost out of state
      $23,987
      School Type
      Public

      Suffolk County 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      Sullivan County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,468‬
      Average cost out of state
      $12,132‬
      School Type
      Public

      Sullivan County 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: May 4, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Sullivan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,660
      Average cost out of state
      $26,660
      School Type
      Private

      Sullivan University

      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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Binghamton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,746
      Average cost out of state
      $54,846
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Binghamton

      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
      • Disaster Management Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Community health nursing (primary care) Certificate
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Forensic Nursing Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Brockport

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,198
      Average cost out of state
      $36,688
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Brockport

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: July 3, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Buffalo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,170
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Buffalo

      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
      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)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Delhi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,350
      Average cost out of state
      $37,570
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Delhi

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: July 3, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,946
      Average cost out of state
      $37,366
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Technology - Alfred

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,256
      Average cost out of state
      $41,206
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Technology - Alfred

      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: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Technology - Canton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,680
      Average cost out of state
      $41,100
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Technology - Canton

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: July 3, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Downstate

      Average cost in state
      $7,674
      Average cost out of state
      $18,964
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Downstate

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Polytechnic Institute

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,458
      Average cost out of state
      $44,048
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Polytechnic Institute

      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)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 20, 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
    • New York

      SUNY Upstate Medical University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,240
      Average cost out of state
      $35,780
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Upstate Medical 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-PC)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Kansas

      Tabor College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,868
      Average cost out of state
      $19,868
      School Type
      Private

      Tabor 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: May 5, 2026
    • Washington

      Tacoma Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,283
      Average cost out of state
      $11,283
      School Type
      Public

      Tacoma 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Florida

      Tallahassee Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,162
      Average cost out of state
      $28,474
      School Type
      Public

      Tallahassee Community 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Texas

      Tarleton State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,944
      Average cost out of state
      $42,784
      School Type
      Public

      Tarleton State 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)
      • LVN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • Texas

      Tarrant County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,844
      Average cost out of state
      $25,704
      School Type
      Public

      Tarrant County 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 Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 17, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Technical College of the Low Country

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,450
      Average cost out of state
      $12,630
      School Type
      Public

      Technical College of the Low Country

      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 5, 2026

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