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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
    • Alabama

      University of West Alabama

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,672
      Average cost out of state
      $40,905
      School Type
      Public

      University of West Alabama

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of Alabama - Huntsville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,490
      Average cost out of state
      $42,272
      School Type
      Public

      University of Alabama - Huntsville

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: July 6, 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
    • Washington

      University of Washington - Tacoma

      Average cost in state
      $35,994
      Average cost out of state
      $67,224
      School Type
      Public

      University of Washington - Tacoma

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $9,132
      Average cost out of state
      $19,980
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,800
      Average cost out of state
      $34,865
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

      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
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Georgia

      University of West Georgia

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,574
      Average cost out of state
      $33,634
      School Type
      Public

      University of West Georgia

      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)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      University of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $97,444
      Average cost out of state
      $97,444
      School Type
      Private

      University of Pennsylvania

      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
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Transformative Nursing Education Certificate
      • Adult Oncology Specialty Certificate
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Streamlined Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Palliative Care Certificate
      • Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
      • Quality Improvement and Safety Processes in Healthcare Certificate
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,131
      Average cost out of state
      $29,247
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Maryland

      Washington Adventist University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,804
      Average cost out of state
      $24,804
      School Type
      Private

      Washington Adventist 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Kansas

      Washburn University of Topeka

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,325.50
      Average cost out of state
      $36,021.50
      School Type
      Public

      Washburn University of Topeka

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Ohio

      Washburn Institute of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $20,956
      Average cost out of state
      $20,956
      School Type
      Public

      Washburn Institute 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
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Alabama

      Wallace State Community College - Selma

      Average cost in state
      $16,952
      Average cost out of state
      $16,952
      School Type
      Public

      Wallace State Community College - Selma

      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 Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - Madison

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,524
      Average cost out of state
      $65,120
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - Madison

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • school nursing
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Ohio

      Walsh University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,800
      Average cost out of state
      $36,800
      School Type
      Private

      Walsh 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Walters State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,754
      Average cost out of state
      $22,754
      School Type
      Public

      Walters State 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: July 6, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Wayne Community College

      Average cost in state
      $2,598
      Average cost out of state
      $8,742
      School Type
      Public

      Wayne 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: July 6, 2026
    • Michigan

      Washtenaw Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,401
      Average cost out of state
      $37,341
      School Type
      Public

      Washtenaw 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Assistant Skills Training (CCNAST)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Washington

      Washington State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,100
      Average cost out of state
      $5,130
      School Type
      Public

      Washington State 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
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Waukesha County Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,585
      Average cost out of state
      $6,878
      School Type
      Public

      Waukesha County 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: July 6, 2026
    • Washington

      Washington State University

      Average cost in state
      $34,750
      Average cost out of state
      $52,422
      School Type
      Public

      Washington State 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Public Health
      • Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Utah

      Weber State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $17,549
      Average cost out of state
      $28,536
      School Type
      Public

      Weber State 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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post-Acute Nursing Administration Certificate
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Michigan

      Wayne State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $34,184
      Average cost out of state
      $52,318
      School Type
      Public

      Wayne State 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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Waynesburg University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $61,920
      Average cost out of state
      $61,920
      School Type
      Private

      Waynesburg 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026

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