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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
    • Kentucky

      Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $38,775
      Average cost out of state
      $38,775
      School Type
      Private

      Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Geriatric-Adult Nurse Practitioner (GANP)
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
      • Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
      • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      Fulton-Montgomery Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,824
      Average cost out of state
      $24,824
      School Type
      Public

      Fulton-Montgomery 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: May 7, 2026
    • Texas

      Western Texas College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,020
      Average cost out of state
      $5,160
      School Type
      Public
    • Texas

      Wharton County Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $17,381
      Average cost out of state
      $22,642
      School Type
      Public

      Wharton County Junior 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
      • LVN to ADN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Wheeling Jesuit University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $29,090
      Average cost out of state
      $29,090
      School Type
      Private

      Wheeling Jesuit 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
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Health Services Management Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Management
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Washington

      Whatcom Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,119
      Average cost out of state
      $14,378
      School Type
      Public

      Whatcom 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
      • Nursing Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Oregon, California

      Western University of Health Sciences

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,041
      Average cost out of state
      $56,041
      School Type
      Private

      Western University of Health Sciences

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • ADN to MSN (Associate to Master’s)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Emergency Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      White Mountains Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,010
      Average cost out of state
      $21,085
      School Type
      Public

      White Mountains 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Westmoreland County Community College

      Average cost in state
      $4,290‬
      Average cost out of state
      $12,600‬
      School Type
      Public

      Westmoreland County 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 7, 2026
    • Wyoming

      Western Wyoming Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,832
      Average cost out of state
      $9,864
      School Type
      Public

      Western Wyoming 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Utah

      Westminster College of Salt Lake City

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $68,862
      Average cost out of state
      $68,862
      School Type
      Private

      Westminster College of Salt Lake City

      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: May 7, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Widener University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,450
      Average cost out of state
      $60,450
      School Type
      Private

      Widener 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 RN to BSN to MSN
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Research Certificate
      • Nurse Executive Leader Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Florida, Pennsylvania

      Gannon University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $70,779
      Average cost out of state
      $70,779
      School Type
      Private

      Gannon 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 MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Widener University - Online Nursing Program

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,450
      Average cost out of state
      $60,450
      School Type
      Private

      Widener University - Online Nursing Program

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN to MSN (combined bridge)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Kansas

      Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,889
      Average cost out of state
      $28,889
      School Type
      Public

      Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

      Degree Programs

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

      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Kansas

      Wichita State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,970
      Average cost out of state
      $40,550
      School Type
      Public

      Wichita 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Washington

      Whitworth University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $53,800‬
      Average cost out of state
      $53,800‬
      School Type
      Private

      Whitworth 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate of Vocational Development in Nursing (CVD)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Texas

      Galveston College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,534
      Average cost out of state
      $21,534
      School Type
      Public

      Galveston 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
      • Healthcare Professional to RN or BSN
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Florida

      Galen College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,406
      Average cost out of state
      $44,406
      School Type
      Private

      Galen College of 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
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER’S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Kansas

      Garden City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $55,852
      Average cost out of state
      $55,852
      School Type
      Public

      Garden City 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
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Arizona

      GateWay Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,630
      Average cost out of state
      $29,630
      School Type
      Public

      GateWay 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
      • Fast Track Practical Nursing
      • Nursing Refresher
      • Nurse Assisting
      Last Updated: May 11, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Gateway Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,944
      Average cost out of state
      $11,944
      School Type
      Public

      Gateway 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: May 11, 2026
    • California

      Gavilan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $36,172
      Average cost out of state
      $47,272
      School Type
      Public

      Gavilan 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
      • LVN to RN
      Last Updated: May 11, 2026
    • New York

      George Mason University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,990
      Average cost out of state
      $43,575
      School Type
      Public

      George Mason 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)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026

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