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Accredited Online Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore and compare 150 ONLINE 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.

Public Niceville, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,583, Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Albany, NY

Based in Albany, New York, Excelsior University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, For-Profit Anchorage, AK

Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Charter College is a private for-profit institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,504 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, For-Profit Fargo, ND

Rasmussen University-North Dakota is a smaller private for-profit institution in Fargo, North Dakota with about 52 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Addison, TX

Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Addison, Texas with about 1,224 students. Graduates earn a median of $55,736 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Florence, KY

Beckfield College-Florence is a smaller private for-profit institution in Florence, Kentucky with about 536 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit Springfield, MO

Cox College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Springfield, Missouri with about 724 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, For-Profit Ormond Beach, FL

Daytona College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Ormond Beach, Florida with about 191 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, LPN, RN-BSN

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Private, For-Profit Round Rock, TX

Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus is a smaller private for-profit institution in Round Rock, Texas with about 1,161 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,048.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, For-Profit Minneapolis, MN

One of the larger institutions in the state, Capella University is a private for-profit school in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 47,761 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,400.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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Private, For-Profit Visalia, CA

Based in Visalia, California, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit institution. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Orchard Park, NY

Bryant & Stratton College-Online is a private nonprofit school in Orchard Park, New York offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 10,300 students.

BSN Program Available

Private, For-Profit San Diego, CA

United States University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Buffalo, NY

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo provides nursing education from its campus in Buffalo, New York. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, For-Profit San Juan, PR

CEM College-San Juan is a smaller private for-profit institution in San Juan, Puerto Rico with about 119 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

Private, For-Profit Hollywood, FL

City College-Hollywood is a smaller private for-profit institution in Hollywood, Florida with about 305 students. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, For-Profit West Palm Beach, FL

HCI College is a smaller private for-profit institution in West Palm Beach, Florida with about 218 students. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit San Dimas, CA

Los Angeles Pacific University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Dimas, California with about 1,881 students. The school reports a 84% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Minneapolis, MN

One of the larger institutions in the state, Walden University is a private for-profit school in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 49,441 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, For-Profit San Antonio, TX

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a smaller private for-profit institution in San Antonio, Texas with about 575 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,760.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Public Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex is a smaller public institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 551 students. Graduates earn a median of $54,990 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

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Private, Non-Profit San Diego, CA

Northcentral University is a private nonprofit institution in San Diego, California. Graduates earn a median of $48,414 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit New York, NY

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New York, New York with about 311 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Versailles, KY

Based in Versailles, Kentucky, Frontier Nursing University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 2,664 students.

12 Nursing Programs Available

BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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Private, For-Profit Indianapolis, IN

A private for-profit institution, American College of Education serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
126 Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL $2,583 38.9% 3
127 Excelsior University Albany, NY 7
128 Charter College Anchorage, AK $18,375 56.1% 3
129 Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND $13,957 35.7% 9
130 Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online Addison, TX $14,520 1
131 Beckfield College-Florence Florence, KY $13,295 35.6% 3
132 Cox College Springfield, MO $14,822 9
133 Daytona College Ormond Beach, FL 85.7% 4
134 Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus Round Rock, TX $17,048 3
135 Capella University Minneapolis, MN $14,400 9
136 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA 36.5% 4
137 Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY $16,299 25.2% 1
138 United States University San Diego, CA $6,780 10
139 Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY $18,910 21.2% 3
140 CEM College-San Juan San Juan, PR $12,900 32% 4
141 City College-Hollywood Hollywood, FL $18,615 43% 3
142 HCI College West Palm Beach, FL $20,838 44.2% 3
143 Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA $12,360 84.2% 1
144 Walden University Minneapolis, MN $12,762 9
145 Baptist Health System School of Health Professions San Antonio, TX $13,760 6
146 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex Milwaukee, WI 1
147 Northcentral University San Diego, CA 3
148 Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing New York, NY 3
149 Frontier Nursing University Versailles, KY 12
150 American College of Education Indianapolis, IN 6
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