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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
    • New York

      Columbia-Greene Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,278
      Average cost out of state
      $25,702
      School Type
      Public

      Columbia-Greene 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 14, 2026
    • Montana

      Carroll College

      Average cost in state
      $57,306
      Average cost out of state
      $57,306
      School Type
      Private

      Carroll 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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $19,485
      Average cost out of state
      $19,485
      School Type
      Public

      Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

      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 27, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Queensborough Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,800
      Average cost out of state
      $9,600
      School Type
      Public

      CUNY - Queensborough 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 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Redlands Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $17,661
      Average cost out of state
      $20,355
      School Type
      Public

      Redlands 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: May 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Rose State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,099
      Average cost out of state
      $9,220
      School Type
      Public

      Rose 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
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Washington

      Shoreline Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,880
      Average cost out of state
      $7,061
      School Type
      Public

      Shoreline 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: May 4, 2026
    • New York

      Sullivan County Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,468‬
      Average cost out of state
      $12,132‬
      School Type
      Public

      Sullivan 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: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

      Average cost in state
      $23,812
      Average cost out of state
      $23,812
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

      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 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown

      Average cost in state
      $25,211
      Average cost out of state
      $25,211
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown

      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 5, 2026
    • South Dakota

      University of Sioux Falls

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,100
      Average cost out of state
      $23,100
      School Type
      Private

      University of Sioux Falls

      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: May 6, 2026
    • Michigan

      Alpena Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,977
      Average cost out of state
      $21,927
      School Type
      Public

      Alpena 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Henderson Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      Henderson 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 15, 2026
    • New York

      Jamestown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,218
      Average cost out of state
      $30,196
      School Type
      Public

      Jamestown 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 21, 2026
    • Florida

      Jersey College - Fort Lauderdale Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,417
      Average cost out of state
      $53,417
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Fort Lauderdale Campus

      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 21, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Jersey College - Ewing Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $36,298
      Average cost out of state
      $36,298
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Ewing Campus

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,541
      Average cost out of state
      $28,459
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      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
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      St. Francis University

      Average cost in state
      $44,600
      Average cost out of state
      $44,600

      St. Francis 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN to MSN (combined bridge)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: March 11, 2026
    • Oregon

      Chemeketa Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,870
      Average cost out of state
      $21,870
      School Type
      Public

      Chemeketa 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 14, 2026
    • Washington

      Clark College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,026
      Average cost out of state
      $34,166
      School Type
      Public

      Clark 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 14, 2026
    • Washington

      Everett Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,579
      Average cost out of state
      $33,927
      School Type
      Public

      Everett 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 16, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Great Plains Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,896‬
      Average cost out of state
      $7,896‬
      School Type
      Public

      Great Plains Technology Center

      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 20, 2026
    • Minnesota, Florida, Arizona

      Mayo School of Health Sciences

      Average cost in state
      $25,226
      Average cost out of state
      $25,226
      School Type
      Public

      Mayo School of 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 27, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Mid-Del Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $3,668
      Average cost out of state
      $5,503
      School Type
      Public

      Mid-Del Technology Center

      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
      • Long Term Care Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026

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