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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

      SUNY College of Technology - Alfred

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,256
      Average cost out of state
      $41,206
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Technology - Alfred

      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: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY College of Technology - Canton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,130
      Average cost out of state
      $40,550
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Technology - Canton

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Downstate

      Average cost in state
      $7,674
      Average cost out of state
      $18,964
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Downstate

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Edgecombe Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,088
      Average cost out of state
      $26,215
      School Type
      Public

      Edgecombe 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: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Polytechnic Institute

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,756
      Average cost out of state
      $41,346
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Polytechnic Institute

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Upstate Medical University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,240
      Average cost out of state
      $35,780
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Upstate Medical 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-PC)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY Ulster

      Average cost in state
      $5,680
      Average cost out of state
      $11,360
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY Ulster

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,988
      Average cost out of state
      $33,576
      School Type
      Public

      Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      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)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Tarleton State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,418
      Average cost out of state
      $41,568
      School Type
      Public

      Tarleton 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)
      • LVN to BSN
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Edgewood College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $52,450
      Average cost out of state
      $52,450
      School Type
      Private

      Edgewood 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Technical College of the Low Country

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,450
      Average cost out of state
      $12,630
      School Type
      Public

      Technical College of the Low Country

      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: May 5, 2026
    • Washington

      Tacoma Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,283
      Average cost out of state
      $11,283
      School Type
      Public

      Tacoma 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)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Temple College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $15,276
      Average cost out of state
      $29,900
      School Type
      Public

      Temple 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Kansas

      Tabor College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,868
      Average cost out of state
      $19,868
      School Type
      Private

      Tabor 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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Tarrant County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $22,614
      Average cost out of state
      $23,854
      School Type
      Public

      Tarrant County 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
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland

      Average cost in state
      $24,586
      Average cost out of state
      $24,586
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland

      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
    • 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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crump

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,756
      Average cost out of state
      $23,756
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crump

      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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,200
      Average cost out of state
      $24,200
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro

      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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,353
      Average cost out of state
      $24,353
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson

      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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

      Average cost in state
      $23,812
      Average cost out of state
      $23,812
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

      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 5, 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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,078
      Average cost out of state
      $24,078
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville

      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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026

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