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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
    • 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
    • Missouri

      Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing

      School Type
      Private
    • North Carolina, South Carolina

      Mercy School of Nursing

      School Type
      Private
    • Virginia

      Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program

    • Pennsylvania

      Delaware Valley Community College

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

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

      Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

      School Type
      Public

      Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

      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
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,213
      Average cost out of state
      $44,213
      School Type
      Private
    • California

      Santa Ana College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $26,524
      Average cost out of state
      $26,524
      School Type
      Public

      Santa Ana 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 1, 2026
    • West Virginia

      St. Mary's Medical Center

      Average cost in state
      $6,023
      Average cost out of state
      $15,005

      St. Mary's Medical Center

      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
    • California

      De Anza College

      Average cost in state
      $30,607
      Average cost out of state
      $30,607
      School Type
      Public

      De Anza 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: March 9, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Bergen Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,979
      Average cost out of state
      $32,496
      School Type
      Public

      Bergen 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: March 9, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Kapiolani Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,831
      Average cost out of state
      $38,967
      School Type
      Public

      Kapiolani 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: March 11, 2026
    • Colorado, Tennessee, California

      Casa Loma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,340
      School Type
      Private

      Casa Loma 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 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      John Wood Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,400
      Average cost out of state
      $20,400
      School Type
      Public

      John Wood 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Northwestern College - Bridgeview Campus

      Average cost in state
      $38,050
      Average cost out of state
      $38,050
      School Type
      Private

      Northwestern College - Bridgeview Campus

      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 29, 2026
    • Michigan

      Wayne County Community College District

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,306
      Average cost out of state
      $17,306
      School Type
      Public

      Wayne County Community College District

      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: March 5, 2026
    • Georgia

      Savannah Technical College - Hinesville

      Average cost in state
      $34,063
      Average cost out of state
      $37,915

      Savannah Technical College - Hinesville

      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 nursing assistants (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Oregon

      Clatsop Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,719
      Average cost out of state
      $34,719
      School Type
      Public

      Clatsop 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
      • Nursing Diploma (hospital-based RN training)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Texas

      Southwestern Adventist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $36,180
      Average cost out of state
      $36,180
      School Type
      Private

      Southwestern Adventist 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: March 10, 2026
    • Thomas More College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $57,623
      Average cost out of state
      $57,623
      School Type
      Private

      Thomas More 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: March 31, 2025
    • Oklahoma

      Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,310
      Average cost out of state
      $28,940
      School Type
      Public

      Northeastern Oklahoma A &amp; M 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: March 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Firelands Regional Medical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $7,745
      Average cost out of state
      $7,745
      School Type
      Private

      Firelands Regional Medical Center

      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: March 9, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Union County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $44,602
      Average cost out of state
      $44,602
      School Type
      Public

      Union County 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
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Kansas

      Pratt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,948
      Average cost out of state
      $13,592
      School Type
      Public

      Pratt 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: March 10, 2026

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