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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
    • Texas

      Del Mar College

      Average cost in state
      $3,500
      Average cost out of state
      $6,110
      School Type
      Public

      Del Mar 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
      • 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: March 5, 2026
    • Michigan

      Eastern Michigan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $36,572
      Average cost out of state
      $37,216
      School Type
      Public

      Eastern Michigan 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
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Clinical Research Nursing, Teaching in Health Care Systems
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Quality Improvement in Health Care
      Last Updated: May 4, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      College of Our Lady of the Elms

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $60,707
      Average cost out of state
      $60,707
      School Type
      Private

      College of Our Lady of the Elms

      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 to MSN (combined bridge)
      • 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
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Arizona

      Grand Canyon University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $48,701
      Average cost out of state
      $48,701
      School Type
      Private

      Grand Canyon 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)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: July 30, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma Wesleyan University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $34,290
      Average cost out of state
      $34,290
      School Type
      Private

      Oklahoma Wesleyan 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)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Last Updated: August 28, 2026
    • Michigan

      University of Detroit Mercy

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $55,514
      Average cost out of state
      $55,514
      School Type
      Private

      University of Detroit Mercy

      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
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Advanced Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nurse Practitioner (AGCENP)
      Last Updated: September 2, 2026
    • Mississippi

      Alcorn State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $25,625
      Average cost out of state
      $26,625
      School Type
      Public

      Alcorn State University

      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
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate 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)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 4, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Union University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,126
      Average cost out of state
      $60,126
      School Type
      Private

      Union 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)
      • 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
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ADMINISTRATION TRACK
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK
      • POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE EDUCATION TRACK
      Last Updated: June 29, 2026
    • North Carolina

      University of North Carolina - Wilmington

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $30,325
      Average cost out of state
      $49,352
      School Type
      Public

      University of North Carolina - Wilmington

      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
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Advanced Degree in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: May 6, 2026
    • Tennessee

      East Tennessee State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $32,739
      Average cost out of state
      $37,089
      School Type
      Public

      East Tennessee 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
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BS/MS to PhD (general bridge for either BSN or MSN holders)
      • 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Health Care Genetics and Genomics
      • Graduate Certificate, Post-Graduate Nursing Administration Certificate
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • (AGPCNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
      • PMHNP-BC All
      Last Updated: August 11, 2026
    • Colorado

      University of Colorado Denver

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,426
      Average cost out of state
      $53,298
      School Type
      Public

      University of Colorado Denver

      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
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • 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)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(PMPCNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (Adult-Gerontology and Pediatric Tracks)
      • Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: August 13, 2026
    • Tennessee

      University of Tennessee Health Science Center

      Average cost in state
      $41,832
      Average cost out of state
      $58,856
      School Type
      Public

      University of Tennessee Health Science Center

      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
      • Advanced Practice Forensic Nursing Certificate
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Texas at El Paso

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $24,800
      Average cost out of state
      $38,000
      School Type
      Public

      University of Texas at El Paso

      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
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Nursing Administration and Management (NAM)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: July 2, 2026
    • Arizona

      Northern Arizona University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,708
      Average cost out of state
      $51,180
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Arizona 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
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: June 4, 2026
    • Indiana

      Purdue University Northwest

      Average cost in state
      $8,672
      Average cost out of state
      $12,968
      School Type
      Public

      Purdue University Northwest

      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)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • (NEA-BC) Nurse Executive
      Last Updated: June 11, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Saint Catherine University (Minneapolis)

      Average cost in state
      $32,100
      Average cost out of state
      $32,100
      School Type
      Private

      Saint Catherine University (Minneapolis)

      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)
      • adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Nursing Informatics
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • California

      California State University - Bakersfield

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $31,939
      Average cost out of state
      $43,243
      School Type
      Public

      California State University - Bakersfield

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: July 29, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Carlow University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $37,008
      Average cost out of state
      $37,008
      School Type
      Private

      Carlow 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
      • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      Last Updated: July 30, 2026
    • North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina

      ECPI University

      Average cost in state
      $23,403
      Average cost out of state
      $23,403

      ECPI University

      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
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BA/BS to BSN (Second-Degree BSN)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • West Virginia

      Fairmont State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $27,318
      Average cost out of state
      $31,674
      School Type
      Public

      Fairmont State University

      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
      • (NCSN) National Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
      Last Updated: April 16, 2026
    • North Carolina

      University of North Carolina - Greensboro

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $26,888
      Average cost out of state
      $44,370
      School Type
      Public

      University of North Carolina - Greensboro

      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
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership and Management Certificate
      • Advanced Practice Foundations Certificate
      Last Updated: September 3, 2026
    • New York

      SUNY - Buffalo

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $28,340
      Average cost out of state
      $37,170
      School Type
      Public

      SUNY - Buffalo

      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
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Mississippi

      William Carey University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,710
      Average cost out of state
      $33,710
      School Type
      Private

      William Carey 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
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • 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)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • Texas

      Austin Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $27,398
      Average cost out of state
      $37,418
      School Type
      Public

      Austin 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)
      • 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 23, 2026

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