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Explore and compare 82 CNA top-ranked, accredited schools across all 50 states and territories. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team
NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.
Regis College provides nursing education from its campus in Weston, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 2,517 students.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,809, Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.
ADN, CNA
College of Our Lady of the Elms is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Chicopee, Massachusetts with about 1,268 students. The acceptance rate is 85%.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, Hampton University serves students in Hampton, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $30,592.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Caribbean University-Bayamon is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bayamon, Puerto Rico with about 957 students. The school reports a 96% graduation rate.
CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP
With annual in-state tuition at $4,608, Trinidad State College in Trinidad, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,475 within ten years.
ADN, CNA
A private nonprofit institution, University of Evansville serves students in Evansville, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $44,172.
BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP
Barry University is a private nonprofit institution in Miami, Florida. Annual in-state tuition is $34,350.
BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a smaller private for-profit institution in West Palm Beach, Florida with about 564 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, CNA
With annual in-state tuition at $1,158, MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 11,500 students.
ADN, CNA
Based in Hilo, Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, PhD
With a 13% acceptance rate, Riverside College of Health Careers is a selective private nonprofit institution in Newport News, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $66,072 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, CNA
With annual in-state tuition at $4,662, Dallas College in Dallas, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 69,700 students.
ADN, CNA
Nightingale College is a private for-profit school in Salt Lake City, Utah offering nursing education. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, CNA
Rivier University is a private nonprofit institution in Nashua, New Hampshire. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German serves students in San German, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.
BSN, CNA
Florida National University-Main Campus is a private for-profit institution in Hialeah, Florida. Total enrollment is about 2,750 students.
ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
Wright State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Dayton, Ohio. The acceptance rate is 96%.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $4,338, Snow College in Ephraim, Utah is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.
ADN, CNA
Dewey University-Carolina is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Carolina, Puerto Rico with about 292 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN
Northern New Mexico College is a smaller public institution in Espanola, New Mexico with about 1,425 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,112 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, CNA
With annual in-state tuition at $2,370, Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,359 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, CNA
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a public institution in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $9,488.
BSN, CNA
Donnelly College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Kansas City, Kansas with about 395 students. Annual in-state tuition is $10,440.
ADN, CNA
With annual in-state tuition at $5,049, Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,434 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Regis College | Weston, MA | $49,680 | 68.3% | 15 | |
| 27 | Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | $4,809 | 41.1% | 2 | |
| 28 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | $43,325 | 69.6% | 12 | |
| 29 | Hampton University | Hampton, VA | $30,592 | 50.5% | 6 | |
| 30 | Caribbean University-Bayamon | Bayamon, PR | $8,844 | 95.7% | 4 | |
| 31 | Trinidad State College | Trinidad, CO | $4,608 | 54.5% | 2 | |
| 32 | University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | $44,172 | 67.8% | 4 | |
| 33 | Barry University | Miami, FL | $34,350 | 37.7% | 12 | |
| 34 | Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | $24,480 | 87.5% | 2 | |
| 35 | MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA | $1,158 | 42.9% | 2 | |
| 36 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hilo, HI | $7,838 | 42% | 5 | |
| 37 | Riverside College of Health Careers | Newport News, VA | $17,250 | 100% | 3 | |
| 38 | Dallas College | Dallas, TX | $4,662 | 32.3% | 2 | |
| 39 | Nightingale College | Salt Lake City, UT | 95.2% | 3 | ||
| 40 | Rivier University | Nashua, NH | $39,488 | 58.2% | 9 | |
| 41 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German | San German, PR | $5,780 | 42.7% | 2 | |
| 42 | Florida National University-Main Campus | Hialeah, FL | $17,368 | 67% | 7 | |
| 43 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Dayton, OH | $11,522 | 44.8% | 12 | |
| 44 | Snow College | Ephraim, UT | $4,338 | 45.8% | 2 | |
| 45 | Dewey University-Carolina | Carolina, PR | $7,630 | 60.8% | 4 | |
| 46 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | $6,400 | 68.2% | 3 | |
| 47 | Gulf Coast State College | Panama City, FL | $2,370 | 43.5% | 3 | |
| 48 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | $9,488 | 56% | 2 | |
| 49 | Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | $10,440 | 45.8% | 2 | |
| 50 | Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | $5,049 | 30.7% | 4 |
