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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
    • West Virginia

      Reynolds Memorial Hospital

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,835
      Average cost out of state
      $16,335
      School Type
      Private

      Reynolds Memorial Hospital

      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 1, 2026
    • Ohio

      Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,981
      Average cost out of state
      $15,981
      School Type
      Public

      Hannah E. Mullins 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: March 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $9,267
      Average cost out of state
      $9,267
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy 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: April 28, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Tulsa Technology Center School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $5,552
      Average cost out of state
      $5,552
      School Type
      Private

      Tulsa Technology Center 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: June 29, 2026
    • New York

      Dutchess BOCES - Practical Nursing Program

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,000
      Average cost out of state
      $15,000
      School Type
      Public

      Dutchess 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
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • Ohio

      EHOVE School of Practical Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,292
      Average cost out of state
      $12,292
      School Type
      Public

      EHOVE 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 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Lenape School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $23,194
      Average cost out of state
      $23,194
      School Type
      Public

      Lenape 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 24, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $37,513
      Average cost out of state
      $37,513
      School Type
      Private

      Jameson School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Missouri

      Sikeston Career & Technology Center, Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $10,000
      Average cost out of state
      $10,000

      Sikeston Career &amp; Technology Center, 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,317
      Average cost out of state
      $25,317
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro

      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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 21, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,324
      Average cost out of state
      $25,324
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville

      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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 21, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $25,584
      Average cost out of state
      $25,584
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis

      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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 21, 2026
    • New Jersey

      Union County College Practical Nursing Program

      Average cost in state
      $44,788
      Average cost out of state
      $49,768
      School Type
      Public

      Union County College 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
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • New York

      Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $9,300
      Average cost out of state
      $9,300
      School Type
      Public

      Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES 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 6, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Red River Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,523
      Average cost out of state
      $7,523

      Red River 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: May 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Aria Health School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      School Type
      Private
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Oneida

      Average cost in state
      $25,124
      Average cost out of state
      $25,124
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Oneida

      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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 21, 2026
    • New York

      Greater Southern Tier BOCES

      Average cost in state
      $16,100
      Average cost out of state
      $16,100
      School Type
      Public

      Greater Southern Tier BOCES

      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: August 25, 2026
    • Ohio

      Central School of Practical Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,500
      Average cost out of state
      $19,500
      School Type
      Private

      Central 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
    • Georgia

      Savannah Technical College - Hinesville

      Average cost in state
      $34,063
      Average cost out of state
      $37,915

      Savannah Technical College - Hinesville

      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: June 22, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Assabet Valley Regional Technical School

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,820
      Average cost out of state
      $17,158
      School Type
      Public

      Assabet Valley Regional 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: May 13, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Delta College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,100
      Average cost out of state
      $33,100
      School Type
      Private

      Delta 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
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: July 29, 2026
    • New York

      Genesee Valley BOCES

      Average cost in state
      $16,475
      Average cost out of state
      $16,475

      Genesee Valley BOCES

      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: April 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,000
      Average cost out of state
      $20,000
      School Type
      Private

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