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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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,908
      Average cost out of state
      $23,908
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville

      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
    • Texas

      El Paso Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $21,437
      Average cost out of state
      $21,437
      School Type
      Public

      El Paso 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,775
      Average cost out of state
      $37,775
      School Type
      Private

      Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Western Piedmont Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,096‬
      Average cost out of state
      $19,704
      School Type
      Public

      Western Piedmont 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: May 7, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Assabet Valley Regional Technical School

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,820
      Average cost out of state
      $17,158
      School Type
      Public

      Assabet Valley Regional Technical School

      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 13, 2026
    • Arizona

      Brookline College - Albuquerque

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,075
      Average cost out of state
      $23,075
      School Type
      Private

      Brookline College - Albuquerque

      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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Central Wyoming College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,797
      Average cost out of state
      $30,097
      School Type
      Public

      Central Wyoming 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 15, 2026
    • Alabama

      Jefferson State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,164
      Average cost out of state
      $37,164
      School Type
      Public

      Jefferson 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: May 21, 2026
    • North Carolina

      North Carolina A&T State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,519
      Average cost out of state
      $43,243
      School Type
      Public

      North Carolina A&amp;T 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Anna Maria College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $68,816
      Average cost out of state
      $68,816
      School Type
      Private

      Anna Maria 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: April 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Century College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,211
      Average cost out of state
      $6,211
      School Type
      Public

      Century 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 13, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Charleston Southern University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,270‬
      Average cost out of state
      $34,270‬
      School Type
      Public

      Charleston Southern 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Delaware County Community College

      Average cost in state
      29,449
      Average cost out of state
      $33,736
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware 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
      • Perioperative Nursing Certificate
      • RN First Assistant in Surgery Program
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • California

      Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

      Average cost in state
      $8,732
      Average cost out of state
      $8,732
      School Type
      Public

      Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

      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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Jackson State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $14,086
      Average cost out of state
      $15,766
      School Type
      Public

      Jackson 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Lakes Region Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,868
      Average cost out of state
      $27,868

      Lakes Region 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
    • Oregon

      Linn-Benton Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,733
      Average cost out of state
      $7,733
      School Type
      Public

      Linn-Benton 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 24, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Mid-State Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,013
      Average cost out of state
      $32,893
      School Type
      Public

      Mid-State 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Illinois

      Morton College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,120
      Average cost out of state
      $7,728
      School Type
      Public

      Morton 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: April 28, 2026
    • Oregon

      Mt. Hood Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,612
      Average cost out of state
      $6,756
      School Type
      Public

      Mt. Hood 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 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Neumann University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,340
      Average cost out of state
      $39,340
      School Type
      Private

      Neumann 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,440
      Average cost out of state
      $49,960
      School Type
      Public

      Oklahoma 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      River Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21, 000
      Average cost out of state
      $38,900
      School Type
      Public

      River Valley 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
      • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      • Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Virginia

      Sentara College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,028
      Average cost out of state
      $27,028
      School Type
      Private

      Sentara College of 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026

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