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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
    • District of Columbia, Maryland

      Shenandoah University-School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,220
      Average cost out of state
      $37,220
      School Type
      Private

      Shenandoah University-School of Nursing

      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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Alabama

      Shelton State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,992‬
      Average cost out of state
      $8,136
      School Type
      Public

      Shelton 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)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Shepherd University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $20,674
      Average cost out of state
      $30,972
      School Type
      Public

      Shepherd 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      East Central University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,480
      Average cost out of state
      $36,590
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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: May 4, 2026
    • Mississippi

      East Central Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,810
      Average cost out of state
      $11,910
      School Type
      Public

      East 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • California

      East Los Angeles College

      Average cost in state
      $34,637
      Average cost out of state
      $43,971
      School Type
      Public

      East Los Angeles 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 4, 2026
    • Missouri

      East Central College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,380
      Average cost out of state
      $33,176
      School Type
      Public

      East Central 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: May 4, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Sheridan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,515
      Average cost out of state
      $27,515
      School Type
      Public

      Sheridan 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: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      East Tennessee State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,930
      Average cost out of state
      $36,130
      School Type
      Public

      East Tennessee 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BS/MS to PhD (general bridge for either BSN or MSN holders)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Health Care Genetics and Genomics
      • Graduate Certificate, Post-Graduate Nursing Administration Certificate
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      East Stroudsburg University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,662
      Average cost out of state
      $13,936
      School Type
      Public

      East Stroudsburg 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: May 4, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Eastern Kentucky University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,224
      Average cost out of state
      $40,334
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Kentucky 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Rural Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practition
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Iowa

      Eastern Iowa Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,042
      Average cost out of state
      $27,042
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Iowa 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: May 4, 2026
    • Maine

      Eastern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $5,760
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Maine 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 4, 2026
    • Arizona

      Eastern Arizona College

      Average cost in state
      $7,740
      Average cost out of state
      $16,740

      Eastern Arizona 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Eastern Center for Arts & Technology

      Average cost in state
      $20,194
      Average cost out of state
      $20,194

      Eastern Center for Arts &amp; 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: May 4, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Eastern Oklahoma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,767
      Average cost out of state
      $8,189
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Oklahoma 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
    • Michigan

      Eastern Michigan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $36,572
      Average cost out of state
      $37,216
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Michigan 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Clinical Research Nursing, Teaching in Health Care Systems
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Quality Improvement in Health Care
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      Eastern Suffolk School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,633
      Average cost out of state
      $23,633

      Eastern Suffolk 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 4, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Eastern New Mexico University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,970
      Average cost out of state
      $19,950
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern New Mexico 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Virginia

      Eastern Mennonite University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,622
      Average cost out of state
      $60,622
      School Type
      Private

      Eastern Mennonite 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell

      Average cost in state
      $33,840
      Average cost out of state
      $84,240
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell

      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 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Eastern Mennonite University - Lancaster Campus

      Average cost in state
      $60,622
      Average cost out of state
      $60,622

      Eastern Mennonite University - Lancaster Campus

      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 to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Eastern University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,914
      Average cost out of state
      $61,914
      School Type
      Private

      Eastern 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Florida

      Sheridan Technical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,830
      Average cost out of state
      $11,130
      School Type
      Public

      Sheridan Technical Center

      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 4, 2026

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