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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
    • 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
    • Pennsylvania

      Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School

      Average cost in state
      $18,120
      Average cost out of state
      $18,120
      School Type
      Public

      Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School

      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 30, 2026
    • New York

      CUNY - Kingsborough 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 - Kingsborough 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
    • California

      Fresno City College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,024
      Average cost out of state
      $30,024
      School Type
      Public

      Fresno City 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
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      Hartwick College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $70,194
      Average cost out of state
      $70,194
      School Type
      Private

      Hartwick 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 / Master of Science in Nursing Combined Program
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Haywood Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,880
      Average cost out of state
      $26,880
      School Type
      Public

      Haywood 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 15, 2026
    • Washington

      Highline Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,324
      Average cost out of state
      $27,324
      School Type
      Public

      Highline 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 18, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Metro Technology Centers

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,030
      Average cost out of state
      $8,060
      School Type
      Public

      Metro Technology Centers

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Cumberland University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $39,400
      Average cost out of state
      $39,400
      School Type
      Private

      Cumberland 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
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 5, 2026
    • New York

      Finger Lakes Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,544
      Average cost out of state
      $7,800‬
      School Type
      Public

      Finger Lakes 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 16, 2026
    • Delaware, Pennsylvania

      Reading Area Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,800
      Average cost out of state
      $10,800
      School Type
      Public

      Reading Area 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
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 1, 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
    • California

      Victor Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $23,704
      Average cost out of state
      $32,404
      School Type
      Public

      Victor Valley 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
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • California

      College of the Redwoods

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,452
      Average cost out of state
      $42,372
      School Type
      Public

      College of the Redwoods

      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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
      Last Updated: April 14, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Randolph Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,165
      Average cost out of state
      $31,925
      School Type
      Public

      Randolph 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
    • New York

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,946
      Average cost out of state
      $37,366
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology - Morrisville

      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
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • New York

      Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $41,052
      Average cost out of state
      $41,052
      School Type
      Private

      Long Island University, C.W. Post 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing

      School Type
      Private
    • Maryland

      Montgomery College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $42,175
      Average cost out of state
      $45,771
      School Type
      Public

      Montgomery 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
    • California

      Saddleback College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,038
      Average cost out of state
      $48,538
      School Type
      Public

      Saddleback 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
    • Georgia

      Georgia Perimeter College

      Average cost in state
      $30,857
      Average cost out of state
      $49,895

      Georgia Perimeter 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
    • Illinois

      Quincy University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $49,920
      Average cost out of state
      $49,920
      School Type
      Private

      Quincy 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: April 1, 2026
    • Arkansas

      North Arkansas College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,253
      Average cost out of state
      $23,413

      North Arkansas 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
    • Utah

      Davis Technical College

      Average cost in state
      $42,645
      Average cost out of state
      $42,645
      School Type
      Public

      Davis 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
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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