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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
    • Wisconsin

      Wisconsin Lutheran College

      Average cost in state
      $38,410
      Average cost out of state
      $38,410
      School Type
      Private

      Wisconsin Lutheran College

      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
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Wood County School of Practical Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $20,859
      Average cost out of state
      $20,859
      School Type
      Public

      Wood County School of Practical 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
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Maryland

      Wor-Wic Community College

      Average cost in state
      $4,080
      Average cost out of state
      $10,230
      School Type
      Public

      Wor-Wic 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 ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Worcester State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,320
      Average cost out of state
      $36,416
      School Type
      Public

      Worcester State 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)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Public & Population Health Nursing
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Wright State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,252
      Average cost out of state
      $34,944
      School Type
      Public

      Wright State 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)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • School Nurse Certificate
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care(PNP-PC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Virginia

      Wytheville Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,250
      Average cost out of state
      $10,908
      School Type
      Public

      Wytheville 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 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Xavier University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $74,523
      Average cost out of state
      $74,523
      School Type
      Private

      Xavier 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)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Nursing Education
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Washington

      Yakima Valley College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,662
      Average cost out of state
      $20,262
      School Type
      Public

      Yakima Valley 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
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Yale University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $72,500
      Average cost out of state
      $72,500
      School Type
      Private

      Yale 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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • Arizona

      Yavapai College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,642
      Average cost out of state
      $21,642
      School Type
      Public

      Yavapai College

      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
      • 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 9, 2026
    • York College of Pennsylvania

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $28,270
      Average cost out of state
      $28,270
      School Type
      Private

      York College 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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • ADULT-GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER POST MASTER'S CERTIFICATE(AGNPPMC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • York County School of Technology

      Average cost in state
      $18,720
      Average cost out of state
      $18,720

      York County School 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
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • York Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $29,672
      Average cost out of state
      $40,072
      School Type
      Public

      York 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 9, 2026
    • Ohio

      Youngstown State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,687
      Average cost out of state
      $31,047
      School Type
      Public

      Youngstown 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
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • California

      Yuba College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $1,380
      Average cost out of state
      $9,870
      School Type
      Public

      Yuba College

      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
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: July 9, 2026
    • American Sentinel University

      Average cost in state
      $48,684
      Average cost out of state
      $48,684
      School Type
      Public

      American Sentinel 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • South Dakota

      University of Sioux Falls

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,100
      Average cost out of state
      $23,100
      School Type
      Private

      University of Sioux Falls

      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: May 6, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      UPenn

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $65,670
      Average cost out of state
      $65,670
      School Type
      Private

      UPenn

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • 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)
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • 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
      • Streamlined Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric 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: May 7, 2026
    • New York

      Adelphi University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $54,920
      Average cost out of state
      $54,920
      School Type
      Private

      Adelphi University

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Health Care Informatics Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Auburn University

      Enrollment graduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $10424
      Average cost out of state
      $28040
      School Type
      Public

      Auburn 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
      • (CNE) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (ANP-BC) Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 14, 2024
    • Northwestern College - Bridgeview Campus

      Average cost in state
      $38,050
      Average cost out of state
      $38,050
      School Type
      Private

      Northwestern College - Bridgeview Campus

      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
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Columbia State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,060
      Average cost out of state
      $27,060
      School Type
      Public

      Columbia State Community College

      Degree Programs

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

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: August 20, 2026

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