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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
    • Kentucky

      Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Southcentral Kentucky Community and 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Illinois

      Southeastern Illinois College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,581
      Average cost out of state
      $19,581
      School Type
      Public

      Southeastern Illinois 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 Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Missouri

      Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,595
      Average cost out of state
      $33,595
      School Type
      Private

      Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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

      Southeast Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,780
      Average cost out of state
      $4,536

      Southeast 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
    • Arkansas

      Southeast Arkansas College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $5,760‬
      School Type
      Public

      Southeast Arkansas 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Iowa

      Southeastern Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,660
      Average cost out of state
      $6,810
      School Type
      Public

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

      Southern Connecticut State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,438
      Average cost out of state
      $27,378
      School Type
      Public

      Southern Connecticut State 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Southern Adventist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,300
      Average cost out of state
      $38,300
      School Type
      Private

      Southern Adventist 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • 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)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Illinois

      Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,475
      Average cost out of state
      $31,475
      School Type
      Public

      Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

      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
      • Healthcare and Nursing Administration Certificate
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Stockton University

      Average cost in state
      $33,058
      Average cost out of state
      $41,562
      School Type
      Public

      Stockton 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Maryland

      Stevenson University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,970
      Average cost out of state
      $38,970
      School Type
      Private

      Stevenson 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
      • Associate to BSN (general)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Graduate Certificate in Population-Based Care Coordination
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Maine

      Southern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $5,760
      School Type
      Public

      Southern 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
    • New York

      Suffolk County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,987
      Average cost out of state
      $23,987
      School Type
      Public

      Suffolk 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      Stony Brook University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,731
      Average cost out of state
      $39,056
      School Type
      Public

      Stony Brook 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Southern Nazarene University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,998
      Average cost out of state
      $41,998
      School Type
      Private

      Southern Nazarene 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
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Binghamton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,746
      Average cost out of state
      $54,846
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Binghamton

      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
      • Disaster Management Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Community health nursing (primary care) Certificate
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Forensic Nursing Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Brockport

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,170
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Brockport

      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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Sullivan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,660
      Average cost out of state
      $26,660
      School Type
      Private

      Sullivan University

      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 ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      Sullivan County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,468‬
      Average cost out of state
      $12,132‬
      School Type
      Public

      Sullivan 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Washington

      Eastern Washington University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,384
      Average cost out of state
      $47,379
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Washington 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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina

      ECPI University

      Average cost in state
      $23,403
      Average cost out of state
      $23,403

      ECPI University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BA/BS to BSN (Second-Degree BSN)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Delhi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,788
      Average cost out of state
      $40,158
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Delhi

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Buffalo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,170
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Buffalo

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,946
      Average cost out of state
      $37,366
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026

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