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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
    • New Jersey

      New Jersey City University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,605
      Average cost out of state
      $15,605
      School Type
      Public

      New Jersey City 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • School Nurse Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      University of Scranton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $73,296
      Average cost out of state
      $73,296
      School Type
      Private

      University of Scranton

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Marquette University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $52,070
      Average cost out of state
      $52,070
      School Type
      Private

      Marquette 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • DUAL PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE AND ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (DPPCACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Hannibal-LaGrange University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,740
      Average cost out of state
      $35,740
      School Type
      Private

      Hannibal-LaGrange 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Iowa

      Clarke College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,865
      Average cost out of state
      $56,865
      School Type
      Public

      Clarke 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Health Leadership and Practice (HLP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • Arizona

      University of Arizona

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,600
      Average cost out of state
      $61,800
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arizona

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Health Care Informatics Certificate
      • Rural Telehealth Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      University of Massachusetts - Amherst

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $38,455
      Average cost out of state
      $61,727
      School Type
      Public

      University of Massachusetts - Amherst

      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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • California

      California State University - San Bernardino

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,102
      Average cost out of state
      $48,406
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - San Bernardino

      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
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - East Bay

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,071
      Average cost out of state
      $37,071
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - East Bay

      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: May 14, 2026
    • Georgia

      College of Coastal Georgia

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,730
      Average cost out of state
      $39,480
      School Type
      Public

      College of Coastal Georgia

      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: April 29, 2026
    • Indiana

      University of Evansville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $70,504
      Average cost out of state
      $70,504
      School Type
      Private

      University of Evansville

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Mississippi

      University of Southern Mississippi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,786
      Average cost out of state
      $30,786
      School Type
      Public

      University of Southern Mississippi

      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
      • RN-BSN/MSN (dual-track program)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • California

      Golden West College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,692
      Average cost out of state
      $27,692
      School Type
      Public

      Golden West 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Illinois, Colorado

      Lamar Community College

      Average cost in state
      $7,880
      Average cost out of state
      $13,144
      School Type
      Public

      Lamar 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • California

      California State University - San Marcos

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,916
      Average cost out of state
      $39,916
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - San Marcos

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Harding University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,626
      Average cost out of state
      $39,626
      School Type
      Private

      Harding 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 / Master of Science in Nursing Combined Program
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Medical University of South Carolina

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $31,244
      Average cost out of state
      $58,060
      School Type
      Public

      Medical University of South Carolina

      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
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 27, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Polytechnic Institute

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,756
      Average cost out of state
      $41,346
      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: May 5, 2026
    • Indiana

      Ball State University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,438
      Average cost out of state
      $34,094
      School Type
      Public

      Ball 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Maryland

      Washington Adventist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,804.00
      Average cost out of state
      $24,804.00
      School Type
      Private

      Washington Adventist 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Connecticut

      University of Saint Joseph - Connecticut

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,098
      Average cost out of state
      $53,098
      School Type
      Private

      University of Saint Joseph - Connecticut

      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
      • Certificate in Musculoskeletal Health/Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Minnesota State University Moorhead

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,064
      Average cost out of state
      $26,064
      School Type
      Public

      Minnesota State University Moorhead

      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
      • Certificate in Nurse Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL)
      • Certificate in Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice & Project Management Strategy
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Tarleton State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,418
      Average cost out of state
      $41,568
      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: May 5, 2026
    • California

      Cabrillo College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,601
      Average cost out of state
      $38,601
      School Type
      Public

      Cabrillo 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 9, 2026

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