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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
    • Pennsylvania

      Community College of Philadelphia

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $4,176
      Average cost out of state
      $12,528‬
      School Type
      Public

      Community College of Philadelphia

      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 15, 2026
    • California

      Santa Rosa Jr. College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $41,100
      Average cost out of state
      $41,100
      School Type
      Public

      Santa Rosa Jr. 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: June 22, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Springfield Technical Community College

      Average cost in state
      $24,197
      Average cost out of state
      $24,197

      Springfield Technical 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: June 23, 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
    • Indiana

      Saint Elizabeth's School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $58,596
      Average cost out of state
      $58,596
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Elizabeth's School of Nursing

      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: March 9, 2026
    • Iowa

      Luther College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $74,805
      Average cost out of state
      $74,805
      School Type
      Private

      Luther 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 26, 2026
    • Missouri

      Truman State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,828
      Average cost out of state
      $21,467
      School Type
      Public

      Truman 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)
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • California

      College of Marin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $8,820
      School Type
      Public

      College of Marin

      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 29, 2026
    • Maine

      Eastern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $5,760
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Maine 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 4, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Harcum College

      Average cost in state
      $34,400
      Average cost out of state
      $34,400
      School Type
      Private

      Harcum 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: April 21, 2026
    • Michigan

      Kalamazoo Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,570
      Average cost out of state
      $8,760
      School Type
      Public

      Kalamazoo 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
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Massasoit Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,051
      Average cost out of state
      $25,995
      School Type
      Public

      Massasoit 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 24, 2026
    • California

      Moorpark College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,432
      Average cost out of state
      $42,968
      School Type
      Public

      Moorpark 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
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Westmoreland County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,470
      Average cost out of state
      $13,128‬
      School Type
      Public

      Westmoreland 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: June 2, 2026
    • Michigan

      Glen Oaks Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,582
      Average cost out of state
      $22,494
      School Type
      Public

      Glen Oaks 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: July 30, 2026
    • Indiana, Arizona

      Huntington University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $46,000
      Average cost out of state
      $46,000
      School Type
      Private

      Huntington 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
      Last Updated: May 20, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Community College of Beaver County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,408
      Average cost out of state
      $12,864
      School Type
      Public

      Community College of Beaver County

      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: August 20, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Copiah-Lincoln Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,560
      Average cost out of state
      $18,560
      School Type
      Public

      Copiah-Lincoln 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: June 24, 2026
    • Texas

      Galveston College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,534
      Average cost out of state
      $21,534
      School Type
      Public

      Galveston 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Michigan

      Mott Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,531
      Average cost out of state
      $28,531
      School Type
      Public

      Mott 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: April 29, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      North Shore Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,380
      Average cost out of state
      $27,300
      School Type
      Public

      North Shore 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: June 3, 2026
    • Virginia

      Northern Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $26,838
      Average cost out of state
      $33,552
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Virginia 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: June 5, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Seminole State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,550
      Average cost out of state
      $11,940
      School Type
      Public

      Seminole State 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 1, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Bemidji State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,600
      Average cost out of state
      $23,600
      School Type
      Public

      Bemidji 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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026

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    Nursing career FAQs

    For those interested in a nursing career, there are a few frequently asked questions to consider. One common question is how to become a nurse, which typically involves completing a nursing program and obtaining licensure. Get answers to these and other common questions about nursing as a career with the resources and videos below.

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