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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

      Cape May County Vocational & Technical School

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $11,600
      Average cost out of state
      $11,600
      School Type
      Public

      Cape May County Vocational &amp; 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 13, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Capital Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $36, 902
      Average cost out of state
      $46, 724
      School Type
      Public

      Capital Community 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Capella University

      Enrollment graduates
      15,000+
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,000
      Average cost out of state
      $32,000
      School Type
      Private

      Capella University

      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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Care Coordinator Certificate
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Ohio

      Capital University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $63,826
      Average cost out of state
      $63,826
      School Type
      Private

      Capital University

      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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Caribbean University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,725
      Average cost out of state
      $10,725
      School Type
      Public

      Caribbean 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Neonatal Pediatrics
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Carl Albert State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $3,150
      Average cost out of state
      $7,866
      School Type
      Public

      Carl Albert 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Carl Sandburg College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $18,397
      Average cost out of state
      $22,057
      School Type
      Public

      Carl Sandburg 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Carlow University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $34,502
      Average cost out of state
      $34,502
      School Type
      Private

      Carlow University

      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
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 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
    • Wisconsin

      Carroll University

      Average cost in state
      $39,810
      Average cost out of state
      $39,810
      School Type
      Private

      Carroll 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Carson-Newman College

      Average cost in state
      $42,500
      Average cost out of state
      $42,500
      School Type
      Private

      Carson-Newman 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 in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Carolinas College of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $14,910
      Average cost out of state
      $14,910
      School Type
      Public

      Carolinas College of Health Sciences

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Bryant & Stratton College - Bayshore

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Bayshore

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Dominguez Hills

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,838
      Average cost out of state
      $6,838
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Dominguez Hills

      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
      • Pre-Licensure BSN Program
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Public Health Nurse Certificate
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (PCNS-BC) Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS-BC)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Fullerton

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,554
      Average cost out of state
      $37,554
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Fullerton

      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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Sacramento

      Enrollment graduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $9,656
      Average cost out of state
      $9,656
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Sacramento

      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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • School Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 14, 2026
    • Ohio

      Canton City Schools

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $16,900
      Average cost out of state
      $16,900
      School Type
      Public

      Canton City Schools

      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 14, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,900
      Average cost out of state
      $33,900
      School Type
      Public

      Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

      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
    • Ohio

      Case Western Reserve University

      Average cost in state
      $71,410
      Average cost out of state
      $71,410
      School Type
      Private

      Case Western Reserve University

      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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • CNM/CM
      • (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      • (CPP-AC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPP-AC)
      • (CPNP-PC) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
      • (NNP-BC) NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Colorado, Tennessee, California

      Casa Loma College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,340
      School Type
      Private

      Casa Loma 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Casper College

      Average cost in state
      $9,240
      Average cost out of state
      $22,680
      School Type
      Public

      Casper 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 17, 2026
    • Ohio

      Bryant & Stratton College - Parma

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Parma

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Ohio

      Bryant & Stratton College - Akron

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Akron

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026
    • Virginia

      Bryant & Stratton College - Richmond

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,460
      Average cost out of state
      $20,460
      School Type
      Private

      Bryant &amp; Stratton College - Richmond

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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