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Accredited Public Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 1,275 PUBLIC top-ranked, accredited 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 Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 10,700 students.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Orlando, FL

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Central Florida is a public school in Orlando, Florida with over 69,713 students. Graduates earn a median of $58,308 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Chillicothe, OH

A public institution, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus serves students in Chillicothe, Ohio. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Long Beach, CA

One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Long Beach is a public school in Long Beach, California with over 42,003 students. The acceptance rate is 46%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Anchorage, AK

Based in Anchorage, Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,871 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Shelby, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,602, Cleveland Community College in Shelby, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Rochester, MN

Rochester Community and Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,389.

ADN Program Available

Public Fort Scott, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,840, Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Fairmont, WV

Based in Fairmont, West Virginia, Fairmont State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $8,708.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Moorhead, MN

A public institution, Minnesota State University Moorhead serves students in Moorhead, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,428.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Henderson, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Henderson Community College in Henderson, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Emporia, KS

Emporia State University is a public school in Emporia, Kansas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,106.

BSN Program Available

Public Miami, FL

One of the larger institutions in the state, Florida International University is a public school in Miami, Florida with over 54,723 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,565.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Selden, NY

Suffolk County Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Selden, New York. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Henderson, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $1,944, Vance-Granville Community College in Henderson, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is a public institution in New York, New York. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

R

Public Hamlet, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $1,956, Richmond Community College in Hamlet, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $29,951 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

N

Public Presque Isle, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public La Plata, MD

College of Southern Maryland is a public school in La Plata, Maryland offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,350.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Killeen, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,890, Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas 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

M

Public Moorhead, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,540, Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

O

Public Fremont, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,202, Ohlone College in Fremont, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $54,278 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Hillsboro, MO

Jefferson College provides nursing education from its campus in Hillsboro, Missouri. Total enrollment is about 3,775 students.

ADN Program Available

S

Public Lake Charles, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,305, SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $32,303 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Clarksdale, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,490, Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $24,289 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
326 Morgan State University Baltimore, MD $8,229 43.5% 4
327 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL $6,368 75.4% 13
328 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH $6,362 92.8% 2
329 California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA $7,350 71.3% 9
330 University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK $7,738 29.3% 11
331 Cleveland Community College Shelby, NC $2,602 24.7% 1
332 Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN $6,389 25.2% 1
333 Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott, KS $3,840 35.4% 1
334 Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV $8,708 47.4% 2
335 Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN $10,428 55.1% 5
336 Henderson Community College Henderson, KY $4,728 38.4% 1
337 Emporia State University Emporia, KS $7,106 53% 1
338 Florida International University Miami, FL $6,565 71.3% 14
339 Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY $6,630 24.2% 1
340 Vance-Granville Community College Henderson, NC $1,944 37.1% 1
341 CUNY Hunter College New York, NY $7,382 58.7% 12
342 Richmond Community College Hamlet, NC $1,956 37.5% 1
343 Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME $4,156 30% 1
344 College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD $7,350 32.7% 1
345 Central Texas College Killeen, TX $4,890 16.2% 2
346 Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS $3,540 32.9% 1
347 Ohlone College Fremont, CA $1,202 55.1% 1
348 Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO $7,050 32.1% 1
349 SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA $4,305 41.5% 1
350 Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS $3,490 35% 1
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