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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
    • Georgia

      Georgia Northwestern Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,683
      Average cost out of state
      $27,535
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia Northwestern 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Michigan

      Henry Ford Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,664
      Average cost out of state
      $29,032
      School Type
      Public

      Henry Ford 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 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Lake Michigan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,620‬
      Average cost out of state
      $9,036
      School Type
      Public

      Lake 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Jamestown College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,380
      Average cost out of state
      $40,380
      School Type
      Private

      Jamestown 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)
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Michigan

      Saint Clair County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,380
      Average cost out of state
      $14,250
      School Type
      Public

      Saint Clair County 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: March 10, 2026
    • Florida

      Pasco-Hernando State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,317
      Average cost out of state
      $36,017
      School Type
      Public

      Pasco-Hernando State 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • ADN to BSN (Associate to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Maine

      University of New England

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,790
      Average cost out of state
      $68,790
      School Type
      Private

      University of New England

      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)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • New York

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,325
      Average cost out of state
      $17,325
      School Type
      Private

      St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island Campus

      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 1, 2026
    • Oregon

      Clackamas Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,400
      Average cost out of state
      $11,400
      School Type
      Public

      Clackamas 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)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Arkansas

      East Arkansas Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,400
      Average cost out of state
      $3,312
      School Type
      Public

      East 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Kansas

      Fort Scott Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,497
      Average cost out of state
      $19,127
      School Type
      Public

      Fort Scott Community 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
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Washington

      Grays Harbor College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,757
      Average cost out of state
      $26,757
      School Type
      Public

      Grays Harbor 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: April 20, 2026
    • Michigan

      Jackson College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,130
      Average cost out of state
      $24,786
      School Type
      Public

      Jackson 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • New York

      LaGuardia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      LaGuardia 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Langston University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,980
      Average cost out of state
      $34,818
      School Type
      Public

      Langston 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Mayland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,648
      Average cost out of state
      $12,864
      School Type
      Public

      Mayland 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: April 24, 2026
    • Colorado

      Metropolitan State University of Denver

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,699
      Average cost out of state
      $50,898
      School Type
      Public

      Metropolitan State University of Denver

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Illinois

      College of Lake County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,904
      Average cost out of state
      $29,904
      School Type
      Public

      College of Lake County

      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: April 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      College of Saint Benedict

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $59,782
      Average cost out of state
      $59,782
      School Type
      Private

      College of Saint Benedict

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Quinsigamond Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,448‬
      Average cost out of state
      $10,392
      School Type
      Public

      Quinsigamond 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 Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • South Dakota

      Dakota Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $44,120
      Average cost out of state
      $44,120
      School Type
      Private

      Dakota Wesleyan 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: May 1, 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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McMinnville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,871
      Average cost out of state
      $23,871
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McMinnville

      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
      • Hybrid Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Livingston

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,932
      Average cost out of state
      $23,932
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Livingston

      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 5, 2026

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