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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
    • Nevada

      Truckee Meadows Community College

      Average cost in state
      $30,181
      Average cost out of state
      $39,081
      School Type
      Public

      Truckee Meadows 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)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Hospital of St. Raphael

      Average cost in state
      $13,950
      Average cost out of state
      $13,950
      School Type
      Private

      Hospital of St. Raphael

      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: April 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Brightpoint Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,938
      Average cost out of state
      $10,941
      School Type
      Public

      Brightpoint 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 1, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Northeast Community College

      Average cost in state
      $17,201
      Average cost out of state
      $17,201

      Northeast 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 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Southern State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,238
      Average cost out of state
      $16,238
      School Type
      Public

      Southern 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St Luke's School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,252
      Average cost out of state
      $12,252
      School Type
      Private

      St Luke's 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 1, 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: March 5, 2026
    • Montana

      Montana State University - Northern

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,495
      Average cost out of state
      $22,397
      School Type
      Public

      Montana State University - Northern

      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: March 9, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Central Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,346
      Average cost out of state
      $17,302
      School Type
      Public

      Central 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 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Central Lakes College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,000
      Average cost out of state
      $23,000
      School Type
      Public

      Central Lakes 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: April 1, 2026
    • New York

      Maria College of Albany

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,110
      Average cost out of state
      $28,110
      School Type
      Private

      Maria College of Albany

      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 Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Marywood University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,370
      Average cost out of state
      $41,370
      School Type
      Private

      Marywood 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: April 1, 2026
    • Montana

      Miles Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,008
      Average cost out of state
      $39,008
      School Type
      Public

      Miles 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)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Michigan

      Oakland Community College

      Average cost in state
      $3,330
      Average cost out of state
      $6,330
      School Type
      Public

      Oakland 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: April 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Sandhills Community College

      Average cost in state
      $31,544
      Average cost out of state
      $36,152

      Sandhills 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
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Union County College Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $44,602
      Average cost out of state
      $48,822
      School Type
      Public

      Union County College Practical Nursing Program

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of West Alabama

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,672
      Average cost out of state
      $40,905
      School Type
      Public

      University of West Alabama

      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: April 2, 2026
    • New York

      Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $9,300
      Average cost out of state
      $9,300
      School Type
      Public

      Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES School of Practical Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Metropolitan Community College

      Average cost in state
      $11,604
      Average cost out of state
      $12,624
      School Type
      Public

      Metropolitan 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Ohio

      Central School of Practical Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,500
      Average cost out of state
      $19,500
      School Type
      Private

      Central School of Practical Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Last Updated: May 15, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Boston College

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $72,180
      Average cost out of state
      $72,180
      School Type
      Private

      Boston 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
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Technology - Canton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,130
      Average cost out of state
      $40,550
      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: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      Jefferson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,112
      Average cost out of state
      $24,328
      School Type
      Public

      Jefferson 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 21, 2026
    • York Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,980
      Average cost out of state
      $35,614
      School Type
      Public

      York Technical 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: August 14, 2024

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