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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
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown

      Average cost in state
      $26,269
      Average cost out of state
      $26,269
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown

      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 21, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

      Average cost in state
      $24,872
      Average cost out of state
      $24,872
      School Type
      Public

      Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

      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 21, 2026
    • Utah

      Uintah Basin Applied Technology College

      Average cost in state
      $14,288
      Average cost out of state
      $14,288
      School Type
      Public

      Uintah Basin Applied Technology 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 29, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Anoka Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $27,265
      Average cost out of state
      $27,265
      School Type
      Public

      Anoka 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
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $19,485
      Average cost out of state
      $19,485
      School Type
      Public

      Clearfield 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 27, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School

      Average cost in state
      $18,120
      Average cost out of state
      $18,120
      School Type
      Public

      Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School

      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 30, 2026
    • Delaware

      Delaware County Intermediate Unit

      Average cost in state
      $27,433
      Average cost out of state
      $27,433
      School Type
      Public

      Delaware County Intermediate Unit

      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
      Last Updated: April 15, 2026
    • Louisiana

      Delta College of Arts and Technology

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $33,100
      Average cost out of state
      $33,100
      School Type
      Public

      Delta College of Arts 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: July 29, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Great Plains Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $7,896‬
      Average cost out of state
      $7,896‬
      School Type
      Public

      Great Plains 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 20, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Metro Technology Centers

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,030
      Average cost out of state
      $8,060
      School Type
      Public

      Metro Technology Centers

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Mid-Del Technology Center

      Average cost in state
      $3,668
      Average cost out of state
      $5,503
      School Type
      Public

      Mid-Del 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
      • Long Term Care Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

      Average cost in state
      $19,389
      Average cost out of state
      $19,389
      School Type
      Public

      Mifflin County Academy of Science 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: May 28, 2026
    • Ohio

      Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School

      Average cost in state
      $25,734
      Average cost out of state
      $25,734
      School Type
      Public

      Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School

      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 10, 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
    • Florida

      Atlantic Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,557
      Average cost out of state
      $15,525
      School Type
      Public

      Atlantic 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
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Autry Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,273
      Average cost out of state
      $22,273
      School Type
      Public

      Autry 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: July 23, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Caddo Kiowa Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,363
      Average cost out of state
      $9,021
      School Type
      Public

      Caddo Kiowa 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: July 28, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Chisholm Trail Technology Center

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,758
      Average cost out of state
      $21,758
      School Type
      Public

      Chisholm Trail 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 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 28, 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: August 14, 2026
    • Ohio

      Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development

      Average cost in state
      $18,500
      Average cost out of state
      $18,500

      Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development

      Degree Programs

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

      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate Program
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 20, 2026
    • Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

      Jersey College - Teterboro Campus

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

      Jersey College - Teterboro 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
    • New Jersey

      Passaic County Technical Institute

      Average cost in state
      $7,000
      Average cost out of state
      $9,000
      School Type
      Public

      Passaic County 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
      Last Updated: June 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Coastal Bend College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $16,865
      Average cost out of state
      $19,175
      School Type
      Public

      Coastal Bend 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: April 27, 2026
    • Florida

      McFatter Technical College and Technical High School

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $6,565
      Average cost out of state
      $17,905
      School Type
      Public

      McFatter Technical College and Technical High School

      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 27, 2026

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