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Accredited Nursing Schools in the U.S. 2026-2027

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.

Public Oklahoma City, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $4,059, Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona State University Digital Immersion in Scottsdale, Arizona is a public institution with a 100% graduation rate and over 72,994 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Tulsa, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $3,792, Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Palm Desert, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,326, College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,900 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Jamestown, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,320, Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 11,500 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Salisbury, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,064, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Bothell, WA

Based in Bothell, Washington, University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 6,058 students.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

Public Washington, DC

With annual in-state tuition at $5,662, University of the District of Columbia in Washington, District of Columbia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 96% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public San Bernardino, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,196, San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 14,100 students.

ADN Program Available

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Public North Mankato, MN

South Central College provides nursing education from its campus in North Mankato, Minnesota. The school reports a 27% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Waterbury, CT

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a smaller public institution in Waterbury, Connecticut with about 745 students. The acceptance rate is 87%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Aptos, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,270, Cabrillo College in Aptos, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, Non-Profit Rochester, NY

Roberts Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rochester, New York with about 1,960 students. Annual in-state tuition is $38,826.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Private, Non-Profit Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Marshall, Missouri with about 1,770 students. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Public El Dorado, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,471, Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public El Paso, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,080, El Paso Community College in El Paso, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,212 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, For-Profit Anaheim, CA

West Coast University-Orange County is a private for-profit school in Anaheim, California offering nursing education. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Laredo, TX

Based in Laredo, Texas, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

Public Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 35,724 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

15 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Tallahassee, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,785, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,349 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Public Buffalo, NY

One of the larger institutions in the state, University at Buffalo is a public school in Buffalo, New York with over 31,903 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Bemidji, MN

Northwest Technical College is a smaller public institution in Bemidji, Minnesota with about 978 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College is a public institution in New Britain, Connecticut. Total enrollment is about 2,012 students.

BSN Program Available

Public New York, NY

CUNY City College is a public school in New York, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,340.

BSN Program Available

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Public Marysville, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,128, Yuba College in Marysville, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
576 Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK $4,059 19.2% 1
577 Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ 100% 4
578 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK $3,792 25.2% 1
579 College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA $1,326 28.1% 1
580 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC $2,320 29.5% 1
581 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC $2,064 30.4% 1
582 University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA $12,919 68.5% 5
583 University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC $5,662 95.9% 3
584 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA $1,196 20.6% 1
585 South Central College North Mankato, MN $6,146 27.4% 1
586 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT $18,140 59.7% 8
587 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA $1,270 35.3% 2
588 Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY $38,826 66.1% 4
589 Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO $23,700 23.7% 3
590 Butler Community College El Dorado, KS $4,471 30.4% 2
591 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX $4,080 21.3% 2
592 West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA $22,506 61.1% 12
593 Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX $7,894 49.2% 5
594 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA $21,926 84% 15
595 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL $5,785 55.7% 7
596 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY $10,936 73.5% 10
597 Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN $6,254 42.1% 1
598 Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT $8,506 100% 1
599 CUNY City College New York, NY $7,340 56.7% 1
600 Yuba College Marysville, CA $1,128 30.3% 1
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