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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
    • Kansas

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Hays Campus

      Average cost in state
      $11,700
      Average cost out of state
      $11,700

      North Central Kansas Technical College - Hays 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
      Certificate Programs
      • CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • New York

      Mohawk Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,372
      Average cost out of state
      $8,058
      School Type
      Public

      Mohawk Valley 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: March 11, 2026
    • Missouri

      Missouri Western State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,577
      Average cost out of state
      $42,907
      School Type
      Public

      Missouri Western 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
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • New York

      Molloy College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $59,980
      Average cost out of state
      $59,980
      School Type
      Private

      Molloy 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology - Nurse Practitioner
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist: Adult-Gerontology Health
      • Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nursing Administration with Informatics
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Missouri

      Missouri State University-Springfield

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,306
      Average cost out of state
      $32,938
      School Type
      Public

      Missouri State University-Springfield

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
      • Post-Master's Population Health Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Mississippi University for Women

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,555
      Average cost out of state
      $27,555
      School Type
      Public

      Mississippi University for Women

      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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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: March 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota West Community & Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,448
      Average cost out of state
      $7,448
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota West Community &amp; Technical 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: March 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington

      Average cost in state
      $7,448
      Average cost out of state
      $7,448
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington

      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: March 11, 2026
    • Missouri

      Maryville University of Saint Louis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,766
      Average cost out of state
      $38,766
      School Type
      Private

      Maryville University of Saint Louis

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Missouri

      Mineral Area College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,523
      Average cost out of state
      $24,433
      School Type
      Public

      Mineral Area 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: March 11, 2026
    • Iowa

      Marshalltown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,496
      Average cost out of state
      $10,008
      School Type
      Public

      Marshalltown 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: March 11, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Milligan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,566
      Average cost out of state
      $55,566
      School Type
      Private

      Milligan 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: March 11, 2026
    • Virginia

      Marymount University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $41,236
      Average cost out of state
      $41,236
      School Type
      Private

      Marymount 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)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Malone University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $49,840
      Average cost out of state
      $49,840
      School Type
      Private

      Malone 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education (also available post-BSN)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State University - Mankato

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,798
      Average cost out of state
      $36,542
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State University - Mankato

      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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

      Average cost in state
      $19,389
      Average cost out of state
      $19,389
      School Type
      Public

      Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

      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: March 11, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Middlesex County Magnet Schools

      Average cost in state
      $8,000
      Average cost out of state
      $10,270
      School Type
      Public

      Middlesex County Magnet Schools

      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: March 11, 2026
    • Texas

      Lubbock Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,760
      Average cost out of state
      $48,760
      School Type
      Private

      Lubbock Christian 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: March 11, 2026
    • California

      Long Beach City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,453
      Average cost out of state
      $42,337
      School Type
      Public

      Long Beach City 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Texas

      Lone Star College - Tomball

      Average cost in state
      $22,802
      Average cost out of state
      $29,862
      School Type
      Public

      Lone Star College - Tomball

      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
      • 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: March 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lorain County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,968
      Average cost out of state
      $21,564
      School Type
      Public

      Lorain 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • License Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Ohio

      Lourdes University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $42,410
      Average cost out of state
      $42,410
      School Type
      Private

      Lourdes 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Luzerne County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,208
      Average cost out of state
      $33,168
      School Type
      Public

      Luzerne 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
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Madisonville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,300
      Average cost out of state
      $25,300
      School Type
      Public

      Madisonville 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
      • PN to RN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026

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