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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
    • Washington

      Shoreline Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $7,061
      School Type
      Public

      Shoreline 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: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,306
      Average cost out of state
      $31,558
      School Type
      Public

      Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      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
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Ohio

      Sinclair Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $3,528
      Average cost out of state
      $8,400
      School Type
      Public

      Sinclair 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Simmons College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $73,540
      Average cost out of state
      $73,540
      School Type
      Private

      Simmons 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
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Washington

      Skagit Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,950
      Average cost out of state
      $35,850
      School Type
      Public

      Skagit Valley 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Utah

      Snow College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,030
      Average cost out of state
      $14,638
      School Type
      Public

      Snow 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • California

      Sierra College

      Average cost in state
      $26,392
      Average cost out of state
      $38,842

      Sierra 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Missouri

      Sikeston Career & Technology Center, Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $10,000
      Average cost out of state
      $10,000

      Sikeston Career &amp; Technology Center, 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • South Dakota

      Sisseton Wahpeton College

      Average cost in state
      $3,840
      Average cost out of state
      $3,840

      Sisseton Wahpeton College

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Somerset Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Somerset 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • California

      Solano Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $35,471
      Average cost out of state
      $35,471
      School Type
      Public

      Solano 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)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Somerset County Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,500
      Average cost out of state
      $16,500
      School Type
      Public

      Somerset County Technology 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
    • California

      Sonoma State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,906
      Average cost out of state
      $36,906
      School Type
      Public

      Sonoma 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
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      South College, Knoxville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,670
      Average cost out of state
      $12,670
      School Type
      Private

      South College, Knoxville

      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
      • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (NE-BC) Nurse Executive (NE-BC)
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Georgia

      South Georgia College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,520
      Average cost out of state
      $9,864‬
      School Type
      Public

      South Georgia 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Florida

      South Florida State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,440
      Average cost out of state
      $21,569
      School Type
      Public

      South Florida State 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 BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Washington

      South Puget Sound Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,135
      Average cost out of state
      $8,730
      School Type
      Public

      South Puget Sound 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 Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Texas

      South Plains College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,215
      Average cost out of state
      $23,455
      School Type
      Public

      South Plains 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Illinois

      South Suburban College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,500
      Average cost out of state
      $12,150
      School Type
      Public

      South Suburban 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Basic Nurse Assistant Training
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Texas

      South Texas College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $20,623
      Average cost out of state
      $23,323
      School Type
      Public

      South Texas 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Georgia

      South University

      Average cost in state
      $37,750
      Average cost out of state
      $37,750

      South 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Georgia

      South University Online

      Average cost in state
      $18,685
      Average cost out of state
      $18,685
      School Type
      Private

      South University Online

      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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Southeastern Louisiana University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,372
      Average cost out of state
      $20,848
      School Type
      Public

      Southeastern Louisiana University

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Missouri

      Southeast Missouri State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,194
      Average cost out of state
      $17,664
      School Type
      Public

      Southeast Missouri 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)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026

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