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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

      Texas A & M International University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,980
      Average cost out of state
      $41,984
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A & M International 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)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: August 12, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $32,513
      Average cost out of state
      $57,972
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing

      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
      • Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A&M Univeristy - Corpus Christi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,486
      Average cost out of state
      $43,924
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A&M Univeristy - Corpus Christi

      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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Health Care Administration Certificate
      • Leadership in Nursing Systems Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A&M University - Texarkana

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,659
      Average cost out of state
      $16,594
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A&amp;M University - Texarkana

      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
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $66,520
      Average cost out of state
      $66,520
      School Type
      Private

      Texas Christian 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (Adult-Gerontology and Pediatric Tracks)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: August 12, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas County Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,312
      Average cost out of state
      $28,312
      School Type
      Private

      Texas County 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas State Technical College West Texas

      Average cost in state
      $28,312
      Average cost out of state
      $28,312
      School Type
      Public

      Texas State Technical College West Texas

      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 ADN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,200
      Average cost out of state
      $37,740
      School Type
      Public

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Odessa

      Average cost in state
      $28,525
      Average cost out of state
      $41,124
      School Type
      Public

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Odessa

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse midwifery certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: June 25, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,240
      Average cost out of state
      $60,240
      School Type
      Private

      Texas Wesleyan 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 25, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Woman's University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $55,754
      Average cost out of state
      $55,754
      School Type
      Public

      Texas Woman's 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Certificate Programs
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Maryland

      The Community College of Baltimore County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $25,498
      Average cost out of state
      $32,076
      School Type
      Public

      The Community College of Baltimore County

      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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant Certificate
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Florida

      The University of Tampa

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $52,832
      Average cost out of state
      $52,832
      School Type
      Private

      The University of Tampa

      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: June 26, 2026
    • Texas

      The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $50,882
      Average cost out of state
      $75,182
      School Type
      Public

      The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      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
      • Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health(PMNPCPMH)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Thomas Edison State University

      Average cost in state
      $39,600
      Average cost out of state
      $39,600
      School Type
      Public

      Thomas Edison State 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-BSN/MSN (dual-track program)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Thomas Jefferson University

      Average cost in state
      $48,022
      Average cost out of state
      $48,022
      School Type
      Private

      Thomas Jefferson 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)
      • Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP)
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Thomas More College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,497
      Average cost out of state
      $60,497
      School Type
      Private

      Thomas More 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: June 26, 2026
    • Georgia

      Thomas University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,250
      Average cost out of state
      $14,250
      School Type
      Private

      Thomas 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Education (NE)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Missouri

      Three Rivers Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,856
      Average cost out of state
      $22,086
      School Type
      Public

      Three Rivers 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: June 26, 2026
    • Virginia

      Tidewater Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $6,213
      Average cost out of state
      $13,581
      School Type
      Public

      Tidewater 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: June 26, 2026
    • New York

      Tompkins Cortland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,501
      Average cost out of state
      $31,486
      School Type
      Public

      Tompkins Cortland 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: June 26, 2026
    • New York

      Touro College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,892
      Average cost out of state
      $61,892
      School Type
      Private

      Touro 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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Maryland

      Towson University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $67,084
      Average cost out of state
      $105,528
      School Type
      Public

      Towson 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)
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Oregon

      Treasure Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,784
      Average cost out of state
      $12,784
      School Type
      Public

      Treasure 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026

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