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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 Salem, OR

A public institution, Chemeketa Community College serves students in Salem, Oregon. Graduates earn a median of $40,968 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

U

Public Ranchos de Taos, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,136, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Joliet, IL

Based in Joliet, Illinois, Joliet Junior College is a public institution. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Lisbon, OH

Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is a smaller public institution in Lisbon, Ohio with about 144 students. The school reports a 77% graduation rate.

LPN Program Available

Public Escanaba, MI

Based in Escanaba, Michigan, Bay de Noc Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 28% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Troy, MI

Chamberlain University-Michigan is a smaller private for-profit institution in Troy, Michigan with about 629 students. The acceptance rate is 86%.

BSN Program Available

Public Hillsboro, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $5,912, Southern State Community College in Hillsboro, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,463 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Douglas, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,314, South Georgia State College in Douglas, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 17% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Shoreline, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,115, Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,477 students.

ADN Program Available

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

Public Estherville, IA

Iowa Lakes Community College is a smaller public institution in Estherville, Iowa with about 1,945 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,108 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Warren, MI

Macomb Community College is a public institution in Warren, Michigan. The school reports a 14% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Athens, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,390, Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Valley Glen, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, Los Angeles Valley College in Valley Glen, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,678 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Battle Creek, MI

Kellogg Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Battle Creek, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $38,329 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Las Vegas, NM

Based in Las Vegas, New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $7,416.

BSN Program Available

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Private, For-Profit Miami, FL

New Professions Technical Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Miami, Florida with about 514 students. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Houston, TX

Chamberlain University-Texas is a private for-profit school in Houston, Texas offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 84%.

BSN Program Available

Public Wellesley Hills, MA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,856, Massachusetts Bay Community College in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $52,654 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Manchester, NH

Manchester Community College is a public school in Manchester, New Hampshire offering nursing education. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Detroit, MI

With annual in-state tuition at $3,333, Wayne County Community College District in Detroit, Michigan is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $29,079 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Blue Bell, PA

Montgomery County Community College is a public school in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $46,108 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit West Palm Beach, FL

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations is a smaller private nonprofit institution in West Palm Beach, Florida with about 558 students. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Winter Haven, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,694, Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Public Eunice, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,730, Louisiana State University-Eunice in Eunice, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1751 Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR $6,345 21.3% 1
1752 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NM $2,136 20.8% 1
1753 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL $12,750 19.2% 1
1754 Columbiana County Career and Technical Center Lisbon, OH 77.5% 1
1755 Bay de Noc Community College Escanaba, MI $8,848 28.4% 1
1756 Chamberlain University-Michigan Troy, MI $20,785 1
1757 Southern State Community College Hillsboro, OH $5,912 29.2% 1
1758 South Georgia State College Douglas, GA $3,314 16.8% 3
1759 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA $5,115 28.7% 1
1760 Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL $2,583 38.9% 3
1761 Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA $7,392 30.8% 1
1762 Macomb Community College Warren, MI $6,630 13.9% 1
1763 Athens Technical College Athens, GA $3,390 33.1% 1
1764 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA $1,238 32.1% 1
1765 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI $6,098 18.5% 1
1766 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM $7,416 25.5% 1
1767 New Professions Technical Institute Miami, FL 100% 1
1768 Chamberlain University-Texas Houston, TX $20,380 1
1769 Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA $5,856 17.2% 1
1770 Manchester Community College Manchester, NH $7,090 37.2% 1
1771 Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI $3,333 15.6% 1
1772 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA $11,970 23.2% 1
1773 Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations West Palm Beach, FL 58.1% 1
1774 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL $2,694 35.3% 3
1775 Louisiana State University-Eunice Eunice, LA $4,730 15.4% 2
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