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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 Laredo, TX

Based in Laredo, Texas, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

Public Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 35,724 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

15 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Tallahassee, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,785, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,349 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Public Buffalo, NY

One of the larger institutions in the state, University at Buffalo is a public school in Buffalo, New York with over 31,903 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Bemidji, MN

Northwest Technical College is a smaller public institution in Bemidji, Minnesota with about 978 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College is a public institution in New Britain, Connecticut. Total enrollment is about 2,012 students.

BSN Program Available

Public New York, NY

CUNY City College is a public school in New York, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,340.

BSN Program Available

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Public Marysville, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,128, Yuba College in Marysville, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale State College provides nursing education from its campus in Farmingdale, New York. Graduates earn a median of $69,781 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

M

Public Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Community and Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Total enrollment is about 6,733 students.

ADN Program Available

M

Public North Platte, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,600, Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,140 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Fullerton, CA

One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Fullerton is a public school in Fullerton, California with over 43,662 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Institute, WV

A public institution, West Virginia State University serves students in Institute, West Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $9,570.

BSN Program Available

Public Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey provides nursing education from its campus in Mahwah, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $67,541 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Chanute, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $5,780, Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $45,966 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Brooklyn Park, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $5,061, North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 14% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Columbia, SC

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina with over 38,532 students. The school reports a 78% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Camden, NJ

Based in Camden, New Jersey, Rutgers University-Camden is a public institution. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-Grad-Cert

Public Boca Raton, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,879, Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The acceptance rate is 66%.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Monterey Park, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, California 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

Public Pensacola, FL

Based in Pensacola, Florida, University of West Florida is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 14,800 students.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Eureka, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,198, College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,243 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University is a public institution in Pocatello, Idaho. Total enrollment is about 13,100 students.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Tacoma, WA

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a public school in Tacoma, Washington offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $78,466 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

Public Stamford, CT

A public institution, University of Connecticut-Stamford serves students in Stamford, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $18,150.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
426 Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX $7,894 49.2% 5
427 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA $21,926 84% 15
428 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL $5,785 55.7% 7
429 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY $10,936 73.5% 10
430 Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN $6,254 42.1% 1
431 Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT $8,506 100% 1
432 CUNY City College New York, NY $7,340 56.7% 1
433 Yuba College Marysville, CA $1,128 30.3% 1
434 Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY $8,626 55.6% 2
435 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN $6,161 15.1% 1
436 Mid-Plains Community College North Platte, NE $3,600 45.3% 1
437 California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA $7,470 69.3% 10
438 West Virginia State University Institute, WV $9,570 34.5% 1
439 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ $16,777 70.7% 9
440 Neosho County Community College Chanute, KS $5,780 39.7% 1
441 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN $5,061 14.3% 1
442 University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC $12,688 78% 8
443 Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ $17,764 65.7% 8
444 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL $4,879 63.2% 13
445 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA $1,238 31.1% 2
446 University of West Florida Pensacola, FL $6,360 57% 6
447 College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA $1,198 24.7% 2
448 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID $8,610 37.7% 11
449 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA $13,168 58.5% 4
450 University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT $18,150 59.5% 9
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