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2026 Best Nursing Schools in the U.S.

Browse 2,109 nursing schools across the United States. Compare programs, tuition, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

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Public Goldsboro, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,566, Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,148 within ten years.

$2,566 In-State Tuition
3,626 Students
51% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Alva, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $5,970, Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$5,970 In-State Tuition
2,079 Students
31% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public Winterville, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,580, Pitt Community College in Winterville, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,259 within ten years.

$2,580 In-State Tuition
7,684 Students
28% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Lancaster, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,124, Antelope Valley Community College District in Lancaster, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,526 within ten years.

$1,124 In-State Tuition
13,532 Students
34% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Charlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Charlotte, North Carolina with about 1,599 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$45,846 In-State Tuition
1,599 Students
67% Graduation Rate
6 Programs
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Public Riverside, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,428, Riverside City College in Riverside, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

$1,428 In-State Tuition
21,730 Students
32% Graduation Rate
2 Programs
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Private, Non-Profit New Concord, OH

Muskingum University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Concord, Ohio with about 1,751 students. The acceptance rate is 82%.

$32,665 In-State Tuition
1,751 Students
56% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Dothan, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,980, George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in Dothan, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,399 within ten years.

$4,980 In-State Tuition
4,044 Students
31% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is a public institution in Salisbury, Maryland. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$11,084 In-State Tuition
7,025 Students
68% Graduation Rate
8 Programs
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Public Carneys Point, NJ

Salem Community College is a smaller public institution in Carneys Point, New Jersey with about 1,135 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,020 within ten years.

$7,380 In-State Tuition
1,135 Students
39% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Monroe, MI

Monroe County Community College is a public school in Monroe, Michigan offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,511.

$7,511 In-State Tuition
2,210 Students
31% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Villanova, PA

Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution with a 92% graduation rate and over 10,041 students. Graduates earn a median of $100,423 within ten years.

$67,776 In-State Tuition
10,041 Students
92% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Hagerstown, MD

A public institution, Hagerstown Community College serves students in Hagerstown, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $6,390.

$6,390 In-State Tuition
5,085 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Archbold, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $4,698, Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,082 students.

$4,698 In-State Tuition
4,082 Students
46% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Elko, NV

With annual in-state tuition at $3,923, Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$3,923 In-State Tuition
3,320 Students
60% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Glendale, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,191, Glendale Community College in Glendale, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,540 within ten years.

$1,191 In-State Tuition
12,075 Students
32% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Alexandria, MN

Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public school in Alexandria, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,236.

$6,236 In-State Tuition
3,281 Students
61% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Charleston, WV

University of Charleston provides nursing education from its campus in Charleston, West Virginia. The acceptance rate is 62%.

$33,800 In-State Tuition
3,062 Students
44% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University is a smaller public institution in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan with about 1,567 students. Graduates earn a median of $49,045 within ten years.

$14,890 In-State Tuition
1,567 Students
54% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Merced, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,200, Merced College in Merced, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,815 within ten years.

$1,200 In-State Tuition
12,472 Students
29% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Brainerd, MN

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a public institution in Brainerd, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,249.

$6,249 In-State Tuition
4,981 Students
47% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Victorville, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,425, Victor Valley College in Victorville, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,119 within ten years.

$1,425 In-State Tuition
8,423 Students
27% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Norwalk, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,364, Cerritos College in Norwalk, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

$1,364 In-State Tuition
21,859 Students
29% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Devils Lake, ND

With annual in-state tuition at $5,520, Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,897 students.

$5,520 In-State Tuition
1,897 Students
48% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Flat Rock, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,660, Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,723 students.

$2,660 In-State Tuition
2,723 Students
44% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
201 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC $2,566 51.4% 1
202 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK $5,970 30.7% 4
203 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC $2,580 28% 1
204 Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA $1,124 34.4% 1
205 Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC $45,846 67% 6
206 Riverside City College Riverside, CA $1,428 32.3% 2
207 Muskingum University New Concord, OH $32,665 55.9% 1
208 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Dothan, AL $4,980 31.4% 1
209 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD $11,084 68% 8
210 Salem Community College Carneys Point, NJ $7,380 38.9% 1
211 Monroe County Community College Monroe, MI $7,511 31.4% 1
212 Villanova University Villanova, PA $67,776 91.5% 10
213 Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD $6,390 35.6% 1
214 Northwest State Community College Archbold, OH $4,698 45.9% 1
215 Great Basin College Elko, NV $3,923 60.3% 2
216 Glendale Community College Glendale, CA $1,191 32.1% 2
217 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN $6,236 60.9% 1
218 University of Charleston Charleston, WV $33,800 44.2% 3
219 Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI $14,890 53.9% 1
220 Merced College Merced, CA $1,200 29.1% 1
221 Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN $6,249 47.2% 1
222 Victor Valley College Victorville, CA $1,425 26.9% 2
223 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA $1,364 29.1% 1
224 Lake Region State College Devils Lake, ND $5,520 47.6% 1
225 Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock, NC $2,660 44.1% 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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