Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 26

Discover the best accredited nursing schools and programs near you with our comprehensive rankings. Our ranking methodology prioritizes affordability, accreditation, licensing and certification success rates, and the overall value for students.

Our School Rankings are based on the latest college data from the U.S. Department of Education. Complemented by additional insights from our analysts. Tuitions are estimated. They are subject to change.

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  1. Rider University

    Lawrenceville, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Rider University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including MSN, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 8648, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,192 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 839 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,313 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Marymount University

    Arlington, Virginia

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Marymount University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,795 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,451 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 10% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $142,040 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $60,563 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, CRNA, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 23,567 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,317 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 80% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 52% Men
    • 48% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $10,916 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $5,004 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    San Mateo, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including MA, LPN/LVN, ADN/ASN, BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

    • 2121 S El Camino Real Bldg C 200, San Mateo, California 94403, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,844 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 17 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 73% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 25% Men
    • 75% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 51% White
    • 40% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 12% Asian

    Programs

    • $26,243 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $83,789 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. North-West College, West Covina

    West Covina, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    North-West College, West Covina is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , hybrid, and on-campus programs—including ADN/ASN, LPN/LVN, MA, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

    • 2101 W Garvey Ave, West Covina, California 91790, US
    • Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 635 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 67 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 14% Men
    • 86% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 50% White
    • 51% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 14% Asian

    Programs

    • $24,846 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Greenville Technical College

    Greenville, South Carolina

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Greenville Technical College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, ASN/ADN, BSN, MA, Other, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 506 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, South Carolina 29606, US
    • 1-864-250-8542
    • Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,171 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 178 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 53% Acceptance Rate
    • 22% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,376 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $23,936 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Pacific Union College

    Angwin, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Pacific Union College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 910 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 28 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 42% Acceptance Rate
    • 51% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 20% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 9% Asian

    Programs

    • $57,840 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,160 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Auburn University at Montgomery

    Montgomery, Alabama

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Auburn University at Montgomery is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 7440 East Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36117, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,693 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,782 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 40% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 60% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 37% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $28,470 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $16,190 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Yale University

    Orange, Connecticut

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Yale University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MSN, Masters, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,811 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,263 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 5% Acceptance Rate
    • 97% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 12% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $108,652 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Samford University

    Homewood, Alabama

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Samford University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,828 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,959 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 75% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $123,669 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $53,141 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. College of Coastal Georgia

    Brunswick, Georgia

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    College of Coastal Georgia is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,794 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 74 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 32% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 29% Men
    • 71% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 27% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $8,175 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $3,270 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $13,080 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
  12. Middle Georgia State University

    Macon, Georgia

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Middle Georgia State University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , hybrid, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, MSN, NP, Post Grad Certificate, Post Grad Certificate, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,655 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 548 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 29% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 64% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 33% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,050 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $8,352 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Pima Medical Institute, Tucson

    Tucson, Arizona

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Pima Medical Institute, Tucson is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MA, CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN/ASN, BSN, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

    • 2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1, Tucson, Arizona 85712, US
    • 1-888-556-7334
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,619 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 125 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 91% Acceptance Rate
    • 73% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 21% Men
    • 79% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 71% White
    • 27% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $18,936 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $34,625 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, North Dakota

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of North Dakota is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,296 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,956 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 56% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 55% Men
    • 45% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,148 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $45,189 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Lewis-Clark State College

    Lewiston, Idaho

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Lewis-Clark State College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including LPN to BSN, BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 500 8th Ave, Lewiston, Idaho 83501, US
    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,277 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 49% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $31,434 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $14,508 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $48,360 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score