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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
    • Pennsylvania

      Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,825
      Average cost out of state
      $37,825
      School Type
      Private

      Western Pennsylvania Hospital 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: September 3, 2026
    • Virginia

      Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program

    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland

      Average cost in state
      $25,242
      Average cost out of state
      $25,242
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland

      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: July 21, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll

      Average cost in state
      $24,878
      Average cost out of state
      $24,878
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll

      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 5, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,662
      Average cost out of state
      $24,662
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski

      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: July 21, 2026
    • North Carolina, South Carolina

      Mercy School of Nursing

      School Type
      Private
    • Missouri

      Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing

      School Type
      Private
    • Arkansas

      Northwest Technical Institute

      Average cost in state
      $28,190
      Average cost out of state
      $28,190

      Northwest Technical Institute

      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 Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,213
      Average cost out of state
      $44,213
      School Type
      Private
    • 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
    • Illinois

      Graham Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $35,404
      Average cost out of state
      $35,404
    • Ohio

      Hocking College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,790
      Average cost out of state
      $5,790
      School Type
      Public

      Hocking 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
      Last Updated: May 19, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools - Roseville

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools - Roseville

      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 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools - Saginaw

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools - Saginaw

      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 15, 2026
    • Michigan

      Dorsey Schools Wayne-Westland

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $32,160
      Average cost out of state
      $32,160
      School Type
      Private

      Dorsey Schools Wayne-Westland

      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 15, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $24,069
      Average cost out of state
      $24,069
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 9, 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
    • 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 Jersey

      Jersey College - Ewing Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $36,298
      Average cost out of state
      $36,298
      School Type
      Private

      Jersey College - Ewing Campus

      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: May 21, 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: June 2, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Northwest Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $28,190
      Average cost out of state
      $28,190
      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: June 5, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology

      Average cost in state
      $14,985
      Average cost out of state
      $14,985
      School Type
      Private

      Pennsylvania Institute of Health and 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: June 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Paul College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,662
      Average cost out of state
      $12,662
      School Type
      Public

      Saint Paul 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
      Last Updated: June 18, 2026
    • Florida

      Sheridan Technical Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $4,830
      Average cost out of state
      $11,130
      School Type
      Public

      Sheridan 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: May 4, 2026

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    Nursing career FAQs

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