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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
    • Kentucky

      Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Elizabethtown Community & 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
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • California

      El Camino College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,104
      Average cost out of state
      $41,384
      School Type
      Public

      El Camino 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 6, 2026
    • Illinois

      Elgin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,828
      Average cost out of state
      $18,828
      School Type
      Public

      Elgin 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
      • Basic Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: May 6, 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
    • Guam

      University of Guam

      Average cost in state
      $30,733
      Average cost out of state
      $36,037
      School Type
      Public

      University of Guam

      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 6, 2026
    • Florida

      University of Florida

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $25,770
      Average cost out of state
      $50,290
      School Type
      Public

      University of Florida

      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
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Michigan

      University of Detroit Mercy

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $52,334
      Average cost out of state
      $52,334
      School Type
      Private

      University of Detroit Mercy

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Advanced Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nurse Practitioner (AGCENP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Delaware

      University of Delaware

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,634
      Average cost out of state
      $59,194
      School Type
      Public

      University of Delaware

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Indiana

      University of Evansville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $70,504
      Average cost out of state
      $70,504
      School Type
      Private

      University of Evansville

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Illinois

      Elmhurst College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $58,428
      Average cost out of state
      $58,428
      School Type
      Private

      Elmhurst 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
      • 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
      • Nurse Administrator
      • Clinical Nurse Leader
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • New York

      Ellis Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $10,064
      Average cost out of state
      $10,064

      Ellis Hospital School of Nursing

      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 6, 2026
    • Iowa

      Ellsworth Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $8,496
      Average cost out of state
      $10,008
      School Type
      Public

      Ellsworth 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 6, 2026
    • Connecticut

      University of Connecticut

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $36,112
      Average cost out of state
      $58,780
      School Type
      Public

      University of Connecticut

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Post Master’s(AGACPM)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Georgia

      Emory University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $70,300
      Average cost out of state
      $70,300
      School Type
      Private

      Emory 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • CNM/CM
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • (CPP-AC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPP-AC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Colorado

      University of Colorado Denver

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,488
      Average cost out of state
      $56,832
      School Type
      Public

      University of Colorado Denver

      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 PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (Adult-Gerontology and Pediatric Tracks)
      • Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Emmanuel College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $72,844
      Average cost out of state
      $72,844
      School Type
      Private

      Emmanuel 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Elms College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,707
      Average cost out of state
      $60,707
      School Type
      Private

      Elms 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • 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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (NCSN) National Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Elmira College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $39,760
      Average cost out of state
      $39,760
      School Type
      Private

      Elmira 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: May 6, 2026
    • Colorado

      University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,572
      Average cost out of state
      $24,916
      School Type
      Public

      University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Ohio

      University of Cincinnati

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $14,394
      Average cost out of state
      $29,728
      School Type
      Public

      University of Cincinnati

      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)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Telehealth Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Caring for the Underserved Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Public Health Nurse Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Colorado

      University of Colorado

      Average cost in state
      $12,573
      Average cost out of state
      $31,917
      School Type
      Public

      University of Colorado

      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 PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • i-LEAD Nursing Leadership and Health Care Systems
      • Veteran and Military Health Care
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Health Care Informatics Certificate
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (Adult-Gerontology and Pediatric Tracks)
      • Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Ohio

      University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,394
      Average cost out of state
      $29,728
      School Type
      Public

      University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash 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 6, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of North Alabama

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $13,600
      Average cost out of state
      $16,260
      School Type
      Public

      University of North Alabama

      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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • North Carolina

      University of North Carolina

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,128
      Average cost out of state
      $38,130
      School Type
      Public

      University of North Carolina

      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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026

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