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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.

Private, Non-Profit Irvine, CA

Concordia University-Irvine is a private nonprofit institution in Irvine, California. Annual in-state tuition is $43,480.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit institution in Lynchburg, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $56,380 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University is a public school in Milledgeville, Georgia offering nursing education. It offers 13 nursing programs across various degree levels.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Latrobe, PA

Saint Vincent College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Latrobe, Pennsylvania with about 1,440 students. Graduates earn a median of $59,982 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Available

DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

Public Los Angeles, CA

California State University-Los Angeles is a public school in Los Angeles, California offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Brookville, NY

Based in Brookville, New York, Long Island University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a private nonprofit institution with a 97% graduation rate and over 20,888 students. The acceptance rate is 97%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN

Public Carson, CA

California State University-Dominguez Hills is a public school in Carson, California offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,449.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Alpena, MI

Alpena Community College is a smaller public institution in Alpena, Michigan with about 1,581 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,010.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $53,710.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution in Boston, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $15,908.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Dodge City, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $5,550, Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $45,427 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Edmond, OK

A private nonprofit institution, Oklahoma Christian University serves students in Edmond, Oklahoma. Annual in-state tuition is $27,180.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University is a private nonprofit institution in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Newport, RI

Salve Regina University provides nursing education from its campus in Newport, Rhode Island. Annual in-state tuition is $50,100.

9 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Spring Arbor, MI

Based in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Spring Arbor University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit York, PA

York College of Pennsylvania provides nursing education from its campus in York, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Detroit, MI

Wayne State University provides nursing education from its campus in Detroit, Michigan. Total enrollment is about 23,800 students.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Manchester, NH

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is a smaller public institution in Manchester, New Hampshire with about 1,478 students. Graduates earn a median of $66,479 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Flint, MI

University of Michigan-Flint is a public institution in Flint, Michigan. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Kennesaw, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,808, Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Worcester, MA

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $60,624 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Private, Non-Profit Aguadilla, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla provides nursing education from its campus in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Lakeland, FL

Based in Lakeland, Florida, Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,294 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
801 Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA $43,480 62.8% 3
802 University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA $36,750 60.8% 4
803 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA $9,186 62% 13
804 Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA $42,396 74% 7
805 California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $7,160 52% 7
806 Long Island University Brookville, NY $42,432 51.8% 7
807 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL $25,056 97.1% 12
808 California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA $7,449 46.7% 8
809 Alpena Community College Alpena, MI $8,010 51.9% 1
810 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL $53,710 73.9% 8
811 University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA $15,908 51.1% 11
812 Dodge City Community College Dodge City, KS $5,550 29.4% 1
813 Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK $27,180 56% 1
814 Immaculata University Immaculata, PA $29,330 62.7% 6
815 Salve Regina University Newport, RI $50,100 75.2% 9
816 Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI $34,014 59.9% 11
817 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA $25,588 62.2% 11
818 Wayne State University Detroit, MI $15,190 58.3% 12
819 University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH $7,724 88.6% 3
820 University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI $14,704 45.5% 14
821 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA $5,808 47.2% 6
822 Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL $37,940 55.8% 6
823 Worcester State University Worcester, MA $11,786 57.1% 5
824 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR $5,742 38.2% 3
825 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL $44,040 68.8% 9
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