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Explore and compare 2,109 top-ranked, accredited nursing 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.
With annual in-state tuition at $4,159, Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,463 students.
ADN Program Available
Gogebic Community College is a smaller public institution in Ironwood, Michigan with about 882 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
A private nonprofit institution, Avila University serves students in Kansas City, Missouri. The acceptance rate is 88%.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $1,508, Gavilan College in Gilroy, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,083 students.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $2,572, Wilson Community College in Wilson, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $32,973 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Based in Columbia, Maryland, Howard Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 28,306 students. The acceptance rate is 52%.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, Anne Arundel Community College serves students in Arnold, Maryland. Graduates earn a median of $46,219 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Clinton Community College is a smaller public institution in Plattsburgh, New York with about 1,067 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,831.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $2,556, Piedmont Community College in Roxboro, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 896 students.
ADN Program Available
Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Morgan State University is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 10,700 students.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 670 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,103 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Touro University provides nursing education from its campus in New York, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $22,450.
ADN, BSN
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Central Florida is a public school in Orlando, Florida with over 69,713 students. Graduates earn a median of $58,308 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah is a private nonprofit institution with a 80% graduation rate and over 35,873 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,790 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
A public institution, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus serves students in Chillicothe, Ohio. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN
One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Long Beach is a public school in Long Beach, California with over 42,003 students. The acceptance rate is 46%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Washington Adventist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Takoma Park, Maryland with about 612 students. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Based in Anchorage, Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,871 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $2,602, Cleveland Community College in Shelby, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Nazareth University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,401 students.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Simpson University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Redding, California with about 992 students. Graduates earn a median of $54,340 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
A private nonprofit institution, Fairfield University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $58,350.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
Rochester Community and Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,389.
ADN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451 | Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe, LA | $4,159 | 24.9% | 1 | |
| 452 | Gogebic Community College | Ironwood, MI | $6,630 | 30.5% | 2 | |
| 453 | Avila University | Kansas City, MO | $42,000 | 47% | 1 | |
| 454 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | $1,508 | 37.1% | 2 | |
| 455 | Wilson Community College | Wilson, NC | $2,572 | 27.9% | 1 | |
| 456 | Howard Community College | Columbia, MD | $7,224 | 24.7% | 1 | |
| 457 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | $21,044 | 83.5% | 11 | |
| 458 | Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD | $8,354 | 26.5% | 1 | |
| 459 | Clinton Community College | Plattsburgh, NY | $6,831 | 22.9% | 1 | |
| 460 | Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | $2,556 | 34.3% | 1 | |
| 461 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | $35,300 | 53.9% | 6 | |
| 462 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | $8,229 | 43.5% | 4 | |
| 463 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | $22,080 | 67.4% | 10 | |
| 464 | Touro University | New York, NY | $22,450 | 66.4% | 2 | |
| 465 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $6,368 | 75.4% | 13 | |
| 466 | Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | $6,688 | 80.4% | 4 | |
| 467 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | $6,362 | 92.8% | 2 | |
| 468 | California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $7,350 | 71.3% | 9 | |
| 469 | Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park, MD | $26,604 | 44.3% | 4 | |
| 470 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | $7,738 | 29.3% | 11 | |
| 471 | Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC | $2,602 | 24.7% | 1 | |
| 472 | Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | $42,450 | 71% | 3 | |
| 473 | Simpson University | Redding, CA | $39,708 | 44.3% | 1 | |
| 474 | Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | $58,350 | 84% | 8 | |
| 475 | Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | $6,389 | 25.2% | 1 |
