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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 Jersey

      Merit Technical Institute

      School Type
      Public

      Merit Technical Institute

      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)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • North Dakota

      United Tribes Technical College

      School Type
      Public

      United Tribes Technical 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)
      Last Updated: April 2, 2026
    • Missouri

      Avila University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,540
      Average cost out of state
      $41,540
      School Type
      Private

      Avila 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
      Last Updated: July 23, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Bob Jones University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,510
      Average cost out of state
      $36,510
      School Type
      Private

      Bob Jones 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
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,900
      Average cost out of state
      $20,900
      School Type
      Public

      Greater Johnstown 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 17, 2026
    • Missouri

      Park University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,300
      Average cost out of state
      $29,300
      School Type
      Private

      Park 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
      Last Updated: June 8, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,276
      Average cost out of state
      $38,363
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

      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: July 6, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Concordia College at Moorhead

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $45,660
      Average cost out of state
      $45,660
      School Type
      Public

      Concordia College at Moorhead

      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: April 15, 2026
    • U.S. Virgin Islands

      University of the Virgin Islands

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,396
      Average cost out of state
      $37,468
      School Type
      Public

      University of the Virgin Islands

      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: July 3, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,706
      Average cost out of state
      $35,213
      School Type
      Public

      Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

      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: April 24, 2026
    • New York

      State University of New York at Plattsburgh

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,176
      Average cost out of state
      $37,086
      School Type
      Public

      State University of New York at Plattsburgh

      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 BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Last Updated: June 24, 2026
    • Georgia

      Piedmont College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $53,548
      Average cost out of state
      $53,548
      School Type
      Private

      Piedmont 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: June 10, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,954
      Average cost out of state
      $5,954

      University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

      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
    • North Carolina

      Northeastern University - Charlotte Accelerated Program

      Average cost in state
      $35,116
      Average cost out of state
      $35,116

      Northeastern University - Charlotte Accelerated Program

      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: June 5, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      University of Puerto Rico at Humacao

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,954
      Average cost out of state
      $5,954
      School Type
      Public

      University of Puerto Rico at Humacao

      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
    • Tennessee

      Marian University Accelerated BSN Program - Saint Thomas Health

      Average cost in state
      $36,000
      Average cost out of state
      $36,000
      School Type
      Private

      Marian University Accelerated BSN Program - Saint Thomas Health

      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 27, 2026
    • New York

      Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,304
      Average cost out of state
      $23,304

      Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing

      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 21, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $20,859
      Average cost out of state
      $20,859
      School Type
      Public

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      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: July 9, 2026
    • York County School of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $18,720
      Average cost out of state
      $18,720

      York County School of 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: July 9, 2026
    • New York

      Eastern Suffolk School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,633
      Average cost out of state
      $23,633

      Eastern Suffolk School of Practical Nursing

      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 4, 2026
    • New York

      Erie 1 BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,500
      Average cost out of state
      $16,500
      School Type
      Public

      Erie 1 BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

      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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: August 21, 2026
    • Virginia

      Henrico County-St. Mary's Hospital School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $3,879
      Average cost out of state
      $4,239
      School Type
      Public

      Henrico County-St. Mary's Hospital School of Practical Nursing

      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 15, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Western Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $9,445
      Average cost out of state
      $13,590
      School Type
      Public

      Western 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Ohio

      Choffin School of Practical Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,222
      Average cost out of state
      $15,222
      School Type
      Public

      Choffin School of Practical Nursing

      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 14, 2026

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