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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
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Northern Community College

      Average cost in state
      $4,104
      Average cost out of state
      $14,880
      School Type
      Public

      West Virginia Northern 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
      • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $14,856
      Average cost out of state
      $36,048
      School Type
      Public

      West Virginia 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
      • BA/BS to BSN (Second-Degree BSN)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Executive Leadership (NEL).
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia University at Parkersburg

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $26,500
      Average cost out of state
      $31,223
      School Type
      Public

      West Virginia University at Parkersburg

      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 7, 2026
    • West Virginia

      West Virginia Wesleyan College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $48,698
      Average cost out of state
      $48,698
      School Type
      Private

      West Virginia Wesleyan College

      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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • New York

      Westchester Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $5,530
      Average cost out of state
      $11,770
      School Type
      Public

      Westchester 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 7, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Western Carolina University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,381
      Average cost out of state
      $26,381
      School Type
      Public

      Western Carolina 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
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Western Connecticut State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,733
      Average cost out of state
      $31,733
      School Type
      Public

      Western Connecticut 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
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • Western Governors University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,080
      Average cost out of state
      $29,080
      School Type
      Private

      Western Governors 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
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’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
      • Nursing Education (NE)
      • Nursing – Leadership & Management
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • Iowa

      Western Iowa Tech Community College

      Average cost in state
      32,120‬
      Average cost out of state
      32,996‬
      School Type
      Public

      Western Iowa Tech 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 24, 2026
    • Iowa

      Western Iowa Technical Community College - Sioux City

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,120‬
      Average cost out of state
      $32,996‬
      School Type
      Public

      Western Iowa Technical Community College - Sioux City

      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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Western Kentucky University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,328
      Average cost out of state
      $44,256
      School Type
      Public

      Western Kentucky 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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Michigan

      Western Michigan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $37,270
      Average cost out of state
      $41,346
      School Type
      Public

      Western Michigan 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Educator Certificate
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Nebraska

      Western Nebraska Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,702
      Average cost out of state
      $21,302
      School Type
      Public

      Western Nebraska 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
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Nevada

      Western Nevada College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,840
      Average cost out of state
      $15,740
      School Type
      Public

      Western Nevada 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
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New Mexico

      Western New Mexico University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,891
      Average cost out of state
      $14,377
      School Type
      Public

      Western New Mexico 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Western Oklahoma State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $3,948
      Average cost out of state
      $7,992
      School Type
      Public

      Western Oklahoma 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: August 14, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $37,775
      Average cost out of state
      $37,775
      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: May 7, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Western Piedmont Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $15,096‬
      Average cost out of state
      $19,704
      School Type
      Public

      Western Piedmont 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
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      Western Suffolk BOCES

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $26,250
      Average cost out of state
      $26,250
      School Type
      Public

      Western Suffolk BOCES

      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 7, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Western Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $11,076
      Average cost out of state
      $11,076
      School Type
      Public

      Western 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: May 7, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Western Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $9,445
      Average cost out of state
      $13,590
      School Type
      Public

      Western 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      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
    • 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
    • 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

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