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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, Pennsylvania

      Olean General Hospital

      School Type
      Private

      Olean General Hospital

      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 1, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Springfield Technical Community College

      Average cost in state
      $24,197
      Average cost out of state
      $24,197

      Springfield Technical 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 1, 2026
    • New Mexico

      New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

      Average cost in state
      $15,540
      Average cost out of state
      $15,900

      New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Reading Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $14,951
      Average cost out of state
      $14,951
      School Type
      Public
    • Michigan

      Montcalm Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $29,588
      Average cost out of state
      $32,300
      School Type
      Public

      Montcalm 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: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northwest Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,880
      Average cost out of state
      $22,880
      School Type
      Public

      Northwest 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
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Kauai Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,728
      Average cost out of state
      $38,864
      School Type
      Public

      Kauai 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: March 9, 2026
    • Alabama

      Tuskegee University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,786
      Average cost out of state
      $37,786
      School Type
      Private

      Tuskegee 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: March 10, 2026
    • Georgia

      Augusta Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,282
      Average cost out of state
      $4,282
      School Type
      Public

      Augusta Technical 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 1, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Williston State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,035
      Average cost out of state
      $ 23,217
      School Type
      Public

      Williston 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: April 2, 2026
    • Oregon

      Blue Mountain Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,290
      Average cost out of state
      $25,015
      School Type
      Public

      Blue Mountain 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: March 9, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Moore Norman Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,679
      Average cost out of state
      $35,386.
      School Type
      Public

      Moore Norman 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: March 9, 2026
    • California

      Los Angeles Pierce College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,645
      Average cost out of state
      $35,645
      School Type
      Public

      Los Angeles Pierce 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: March 9, 2026
    • Oregon

      Portland Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,068
      Average cost out of state
      $42,268
      School Type
      Public

      Portland 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: March 10, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Francis Tuttle Vocational Technical Center

      Average cost in state
      $2,200
      Average cost out of state
      $4,400
      School Type
      Private

      Francis Tuttle Vocational Technical 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 1, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $41,490
      Average cost out of state
      $41,490
      School Type
      Public

      Huntingdon 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 1, 2026
    • Illinois

      Kankakee Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,220
      Average cost out of state
      $25,830
      School Type
      Public

      Kankakee 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 1, 2026
    • Michigan

      Kalamazoo Valley Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $6,570
      Average cost out of state
      $8,760
      School Type
      Public

      Kalamazoo Valley 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 1, 2026
    • Michigan

      Macomb Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $23,504
      Average cost out of state
      $26,414
      School Type
      Public

      Macomb 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 1, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Middlesex County College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,856
      Average cost out of state
      $10,944
      School Type
      Public

      Middlesex County 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 1, 2026
    • Missouri

      Missouri State University - West Plains

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,585
      Average cost out of state
      $21,755
      School Type
      Public

      Missouri State University - West Plains

      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
    • New Jersey

      Monmouth County Vocational School District

      Average cost in state
      $12,500
      Average cost out of state
      $12,500
      School Type
      Public

      Monmouth County Vocational School District

      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
    • North Carolina

      Mitchell Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,280
      Average cost out of state
      $8,040‬
      School Type
      Public

      Mitchell 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
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      Modesto Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,000
      Average cost out of state
      $32,000
      School Type
      Public

      Modesto Junior 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 1, 2026

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