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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

      University of Saint Mary

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $36,980
      Average cost out of state
      $36,980
      School Type
      Private

      University of Saint Mary

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • California

      University of San Diego

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $88,397
      Average cost out of state
      $88,397
      School Type
      Private

      University of San Diego

      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
      • 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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • California

      University of San Francisco

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $64,492
      Average cost out of state
      $64,492
      School Type
      Private

      University of San Francisco

      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)
      • Clinical Informatics Executive Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      University of Scranton

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $75,710
      Average cost out of state
      $75,710
      School Type
      Private

      University of Scranton

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: August 13, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of South Alabama

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,846
      Average cost out of state
      $41,838
      School Type
      Public

      University of South 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
      • 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
      • Dual Role (Family Nurse Practitioner/Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Emergency Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Executive Nursing Administration Certificate
      • Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • California

      University of South Carolina

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $39,176
      Average cost out of state
      $40,918
      School Type
      Public

      University of South 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Certificate in Advanced Practice Nursing
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • South Carolina

      University of South Carolina - Aiken

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,176
      Average cost out of state
      $40,918
      School Type
      Public

      University of South Carolina - Aiken

      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
    • South Carolina

      University of South Carolina - Beaufort

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,200
      Average cost out of state
      $35,246‬
      School Type
      Public

      University of South Carolina - Beaufort

      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: June 1, 2026
    • South Carolina

      University of South Carolina at Lancaster

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,080
      Average cost out of state
      $36,760
      School Type
      Public

      University of South Carolina at Lancaster

      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
    • South Carolina

      University of South Carolina Upstate

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,127
      Average cost out of state
      $43,064
      School Type
      Public

      University of South Carolina Upstate

      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)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • South Dakota

      University of South Dakota

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,664
      Average cost out of state
      $25,364
      School Type
      Public

      University of South Dakota

      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)
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Florida

      University of South Florida

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,248
      Average cost out of state
      $40,134
      School Type
      Public

      University of South 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • California

      University of Southern California

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $111,442
      Average cost out of state
      $111,442
      School Type
      Private

      University of Southern California

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Indiana

      University of Southern Indiana

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,080
      Average cost out of state
      $39,921
      School Type
      Public

      University of Southern Indiana

      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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Nursing Management and Leadership
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Education
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Maine

      University of Southern Maine

      Average cost in state
      $14,490
      Average cost out of state
      $35,970
      School Type
      Public

      University of Southern Maine

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Mississippi

      University of Southern Mississippi

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,656
      Average cost out of state
      $29,656
      School Type
      Public

      University of Southern Mississippi

      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
      • RN-BSN/MSN (dual-track program)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Florida

      University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

      Average cost in state
      $24,705
      Average cost out of state
      $24,705
      School Type
      Private

      University of St. Augustine for 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Psychiatric Mental Health–Primary Care & Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner(PMHP&CADGNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nurse Educator and Nurse Executive role specialties
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Illinois

      University of St. Francis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $54,694
      Average cost out of state
      $54,694
      School Type
      Private

      University of St. Francis

      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)
      • Teaching in Nursing Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,552
      Average cost out of state
      $36,616
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

      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
      • Nurse Anesthesia Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee - Knoxville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,502
      Average cost out of state
      $54,946
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee - Knoxville

      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
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee - Martin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,838
      Average cost out of state
      $34,878
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee - Martin

      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: July 2, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee Health Science Center

      Average cost in state
      $41,832
      Average cost out of state
      $58,856
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee Health Science 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Practice Forensic Nursing Certificate
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Texas - Arlington

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,642
      Average cost out of state
      $31,642
      School Type
      Public

      University of Texas - Arlington

      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)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Texas - Austin

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,152
      Average cost out of state
      $72,682
      School Type
      Public

      University of Texas - Austin

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Teaching Nursing Certificate Program
      • Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026

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