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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 $4,730, Nashville State Community College in Nashville, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,519 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $1,878, University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in Los Lunas, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,792 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $2,710, College of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,203 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
A public institution, Lane Community College serves students in Eugene, Oregon. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Based in Albany, New York, Excelsior University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $5,257, Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
Fortis College-Columbia is a smaller private for-profit institution in Columbia, South Carolina with about 582 students. Graduates earn a median of $36,368 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,436, Bellevue College in Bellevue, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $56,310 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
Miami University-Hamilton is a public school in Hamilton, Ohio offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,491.
BSN Program Available
Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Charter College is a private for-profit institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,504 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $5,400, Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,332 students.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,607, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,612 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is a smaller private for-profit institution in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico with about 373 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
Berkshire Community College is a smaller public institution in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with about 1,694 students. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,566 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
A public institution, Technical College of the Lowcountry serves students in Beaufort, South Carolina. Graduates earn a median of $35,090 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Villalba, Puerto Rico with about 379 students. Graduates earn a median of $22,844 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
Ross College-Canton is a smaller private for-profit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 785 students. Graduates earn a median of $29,898 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Citizens School of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Tarentum, Pennsylvania with about 152 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $5,280, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,681 students.
ADN, LPN
Based in Harrison, Michigan, Mid Michigan College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,319 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, Los Angeles Trade Technical College in Los Angeles, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,500 students.
ADN Program Available
Adams State University provides nursing education from its campus in Alamosa, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $9,824.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,276, The College of the Florida Keys in Key West, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,025 students.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Fortis College-Centerville is a smaller private for-profit institution in Centerville, Ohio with about 547 students. Graduates earn a median of $34,726 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, LPN, RN-BSN
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1776 | Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | $4,730 | 16.7% | 1 | |
| 1777 | University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas, NM | $1,878 | 17.4% | 1 | |
| 1778 | College of Central Florida | Ocala, FL | $2,710 | 44.5% | 2 | |
| 1779 | Lane Community College | Eugene, OR | $6,202 | 20.4% | 1 | |
| 1780 | Excelsior University | Albany, NY | 7 | |||
| 1781 | Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA | $5,257 | 38.8% | 2 | |
| 1782 | Fortis College-Columbia | Columbia, SC | $14,777 | 33.9% | 1 | |
| 1783 | Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA | $4,436 | 35.8% | 2 | |
| 1784 | Miami University-Hamilton | Hamilton, OH | $7,491 | 20.5% | 1 | |
| 1785 | Charter College | Anchorage, AK | $18,375 | 56.1% | 3 | |
| 1786 | Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | $5,400 | 36.5% | 2 | |
| 1787 | Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH | $4,607 | 19.7% | 1 | |
| 1788 | ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez | Mayaguez, PR | $8,664 | 46.7% | 2 | |
| 1789 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | $6,164 | 19.1% | 1 | |
| 1790 | Northampton County Area Community College | Bethlehem, PA | $11,370 | 21.2% | 1 | |
| 1791 | Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | $6,756 | 13.4% | 1 | |
| 1792 | EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba | Villalba, PR | $7,050 | 25% | 2 | |
| 1793 | Ross College-Canton | Canton, OH | 48.7% | 1 | ||
| 1794 | Citizens School of Nursing | Tarentum, PA | 73.3% | 2 | ||
| 1795 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA | $5,280 | 28.2% | 2 | |
| 1796 | Mid Michigan College | Harrison, MI | $8,810 | 14.3% | 1 | |
| 1797 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles, CA | $1,238 | 25.3% | 1 | |
| 1798 | Adams State University | Alamosa, CO | $9,824 | 29.7% | 1 | |
| 1799 | The College of the Florida Keys | Key West, FL | $3,276 | 34.1% | 3 | |
| 1800 | Fortis College-Centerville | Centerville, OH | $14,440 | 45.6% | 4 |
