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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
    • Nebraska

      Union College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,160
      Average cost out of state
      $41,160
      School Type
      Private

      Union 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Union County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $44,788
      Average cost out of state
      $49,768
      School Type
      Public

      Union County 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
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Union County College Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $44,788
      Average cost out of state
      $49,768
      School Type
      Public

      Union County College 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
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Union University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,126
      Average cost out of state
      $60,126
      School Type
      Private

      Union 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ADMINISTRATION TRACK
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE EDUCATION TRACK
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • North Dakota

      United Tribes Technical College

      School Type
      Public

      United Tribes Technical College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • California

      Unitek College - Fremont Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,612
      Average cost out of state
      $38,612
      School Type
      Private

      Unitek College - Fremont Campus

      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
      • LVN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • California

      Unitek College - Sacramento Campus

      Average cost in state
      $38,612
      Average cost out of state
      $38,612
      School Type
      Private

      Unitek College - Sacramento Campus

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • California

      Unitek College - San Jose Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $38,612
      Average cost out of state
      $38,612
      School Type
      Private

      Unitek College - San Jose Campus

      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
      • LVN to BSN
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      Average cost in state
      $10,940
      Average cost out of state
      $28,240
      School Type
      Private

      Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

      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
      Last Updated: April 2, 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
    • Puerto Rico

      Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,600
      Average cost out of state
      $21,600
      School Type
      Private

      Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

      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)
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      La Universidad Ana G. Méndez

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,534
      Average cost out of state
      $9,534
      School Type
      Private

      La Universidad Ana G. Méndez

      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: April 16, 2026
    • New York

      University at Buffalo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $36,530
      Average cost out of state
      $58,530
      School Type
      Public

      University at 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
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: August 12, 2026
    • Ohio

      University of Akron

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,770
      Average cost out of state
      $40,450
      School Type
      Public

      University of Akron

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate for Certified Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
      • Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Acute Care Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of Alabama

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,446
      Average cost out of state
      $62,554
      School Type
      Public

      University of Alabama

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

      University of Alabama - Birmingham

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,970
      Average cost out of state
      $29,820
      School Type
      Public

      University of Alabama - Birmingham

      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
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Practice Provider Management of Neurological Conditions of Aging Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse Leadership in Quality and Safety
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse Executive Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 21, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of Alabama - Huntsville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,490
      Average cost out of state
      $42,272
      School Type
      Public

      University of Alabama - Huntsville

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Alaska

      University of Alaska - Anchorage

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,204
      Average cost out of state
      $55,180
      School Type
      Public

      University of Alaska - Anchorage

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Arizona

      University of Arizona

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,600
      Average cost out of state
      $61,800
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arizona

      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
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Health Care Informatics Certificate
      • Rural Telehealth Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,690
      Average cost out of state
      $53,744
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas

      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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,276
      Average cost out of state
      $38,363
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Little Rock

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,070
      Average cost out of state
      $40,664
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Little Rock

      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)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Monticello

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,800
      Average cost out of state
      $35,650
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Monticello

      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
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,336
      Average cost out of state
      $29,916
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

      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 5, 2026

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