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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 York

      Nazareth University of Rochester

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $61,536
      Average cost out of state
      $61,536
      School Type
      Private

      Nazareth University of Rochester

      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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Michigan

      North Central Michigan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,992
      Average cost out of state
      $43,400
      School Type
      Public

      North Central Michigan 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 3, 2026
    • Alabama

      Northeast Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,415
      Average cost out of state
      $38,220
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Alabama 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 Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: June 3, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,554
      Average cost out of state
      $24,554
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Wisconsin Technical 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 3, 2026
    • Arkansas

      Northwest Arkansas Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,440
      Average cost out of state
      $24,649
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest Arkansas 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
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Ohio

      East Ohio College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,187
      Average cost out of state
      $40,187
      School Type
      Private

      East Ohio 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: August 28, 2026
    • California

      Ohlone College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,876
      Average cost out of state
      $8,760
      School Type
      Public

      Ohlone 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
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New York

      Onondaga Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,476
      Average cost out of state
      $30,236
      School Type
      Public

      Onondaga 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: August 28, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Passaic County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,940
      Average cost out of state
      $10,500
      School Type
      Public

      Passaic 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: June 9, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Randolph Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,165
      Average cost out of state
      $31,925
      School Type
      Public

      Randolph 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 1, 2026
    • Delaware, Pennsylvania

      Reading Area Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,800
      Average cost out of state
      $10,800
      School Type
      Public

      Reading Area 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 Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      St. Louis Community College - Meramec

      Average cost in state
      $3,810
      Average cost out of state
      $7,140

      St. Louis Community College - Meramec

      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 24, 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
    • Puerto Rico

      Universidad Adventista de las Antillas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,803
      Average cost out of state
      $8,803
      School Type
      Private

      Universidad Adventista de las Antillas

      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
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • California

      Victor Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,704
      Average cost out of state
      $32,404
      School Type
      Public

      Victor 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Walters State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,754
      Average cost out of state
      $22,754
      School Type
      Public

      Walters 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
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia University at Parkersburg

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,500
      Average cost out of state
      $31,223
      School Type
      Public

      West Virginia University at Parkersburg

      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: July 7, 2026
    • Kansas

      Baker University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,500
      Average cost out of state
      $35,500
      School Type
      Private

      Baker 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
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CHSA) Certified Health Service Administrator (CHSA)
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • Alabama

      Bevill State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,832
      Average cost out of state
      $14,896
      School Type
      Public

      Bevill 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 28, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Temple University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,448
      Average cost out of state
      $40,752
      School Type
      Public

      Temple 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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Illinois

      Triton College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,520
      Average cost out of state
      $21,520
      School Type
      Public

      Triton 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
      • Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Western Nebraska Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,702
      Average cost out of state
      $21,302
      School Type
      Public

      Western Nebraska 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 RN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Georgia

      Augusta Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,282
      Average cost out of state
      $4,282
      School Type
      Public

      Augusta Technical 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: July 23, 2026

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