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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 - 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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown

      Average cost in state
      $25,211
      Average cost out of state
      $25,211
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown

      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 - 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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,403
      Average cost out of state
      $24,403
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis

      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 - Northwest

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,293
      Average cost out of state
      $24,293
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Northwest

      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 State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,994
      Average cost out of state
      $15,194
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Holistic Nursing
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll

      Average cost in state
      $24,878
      Average cost out of state
      $24,878
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll

      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 - Pulaski

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,673
      Average cost out of state
      $23,673
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski

      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 - Shelbyville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,706
      Average cost out of state
      $24,706
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville

      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 - Oneida

      Average cost in state
      $24,069
      Average cost out of state
      $24,069
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Oneida

      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 Technological University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,081
      Average cost out of state
      $16,712
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee Technological 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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master 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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Ohio

      Terra State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,784
      Average cost out of state
      $8,736
      School Type
      Public

      Terra 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: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A&M Univeristy - Corpus Christi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,486
      Average cost out of state
      $43,924
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A&amp;M Univeristy - Corpus Christi

      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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Health Care Administration Certificate
      • Leadership in Nursing Systems Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A & M International University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,085
      Average cost out of state
      $39,399
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A &amp; M International 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texarkana College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $ 22,746
      Average cost out of state
      $ 22,746
      School Type
      Public

      Texarkana 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
      • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $32,513
      Average cost out of state
      $57,972
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center College of Nursing

      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
      • Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Christian University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $63,500
      Average cost out of state
      $63,500
      School Type
      Private

      Texas Christian 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (Adult-Gerontology and Pediatric Tracks)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas A&M University - Texarkana

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,659
      Average cost out of state
      $16,594
      School Type
      Public

      Texas A&amp;M University - Texarkana

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Texas

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,200
      Average cost out of state
      $37,740
      School Type
      Public

      Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 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
    • Texas

      Texas County Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,312
      Average cost out of state
      $28,312
      School Type
      Private

      Texas County 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      University at Buffalo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,922
      Average cost out of state
      $57,352
      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: 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
      $11,640
      Average cost out of state
      $28,980
      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: May 5, 2026

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