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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
    • Kansas

      Bethel College - North Newton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,818
      Average cost out of state
      $35,818
      School Type
      Private

      Bethel College - North Newton

      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 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $45,960
      Average cost out of state
      $45,960
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

      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
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Texas

      Alvin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,784
      Average cost out of state
      $3,936
      School Type
      Public

      Alvin Community College

      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)
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,900
      Average cost out of state
      $33,900
      School Type
      Public

      Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

      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: April 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Carl Albert State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,150
      Average cost out of state
      $7,866
      School Type
      Public

      Carl Albert 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: April 1, 2026
    • Alabama

      Northeast Alabama Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,415
      Average cost out of state
      $38,220
      School Type
      Public

      Northeast Alabama 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: April 1, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Pfeiffer University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,730
      Average cost out of state
      $34,730
      School Type
      Private

      Pfeiffer 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 1, 2026
    • Maryland

      Towson University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $67,084
      Average cost out of state
      $105,528
      School Type
      Public

      Towson 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 2, 2026
    • District of Columbia

      University of the District of Columbia

      Average cost in state
      $27,481
      Average cost out of state
      $32,641
      School Type
      Public

      University of the District of Columbia

      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 2, 2026
    • California

      Merritt College

      Average cost in state
      $39,713
      Average cost out of state
      $48,593
      School Type
      Public

      Merritt 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 28, 2026
    • California

      Yuba College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,128
      Average cost out of state
      $8,997
      School Type
      Public

      Yuba 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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Northern Community College

      Average cost in state
      $4,104
      Average cost out of state
      $14,880
      School Type
      Public

      West Virginia Northern 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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • Georgia

      Savannah Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,063
      Average cost out of state
      $37,915
      School Type
      Public

      Savannah 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
      Certificate Programs
      • certified nursing assistants (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Rutgers University - Online Campus

      Average cost in state
      $20,640
      Average cost out of state
      $20,640
      School Type
      Public

      Rutgers University - Online 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: March 5, 2026
    • Virginia

      Longwood University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $38,512
      Average cost out of state
      $51,370
      School Type
      Public

      Longwood 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 11, 2026
    • Maine

      University of Maine at Augusta

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,040
      Average cost out of state
      $21,720
      School Type
      Public

      University of Maine at Augusta

      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 11, 2026
    • Maine

      Northern Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $13,150
      Average cost out of state
      $16,030
      School Type
      Public

      Northern 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: March 9, 2026
    • Oregon

      Treasure Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,784
      Average cost out of state
      $12,784
      School Type
      Public

      Treasure 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,069
      Average cost out of state
      $24,069
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology

      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 Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Michigan

      Southwestern Michigan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,950
      Average cost out of state
      $8,482
      School Type
      Public

      Southwestern Michigan 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 Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Illinois

      Graham Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $35,404
      Average cost out of state
      $35,404
    • North Carolina

      Craven Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,280
      Average cost out of state
      $8,040
      School Type
      Public

      Craven 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 30, 2026
    • Ohio

      Canton City Schools

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,900
      Average cost out of state
      $16,900
      School Type
      Public

      Canton City Schools

      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 14, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Jones County Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,450
      Average cost out of state
      $9,450
      School Type
      Public

      Jones County Junior 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026

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