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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.
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Arkansas is a public school in Fayetteville, Arkansas with over 33,610 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Kent State University at Ashtabula is a smaller public institution in Ashtabula, Ohio with about 1,739 students. Graduates earn a median of $45,388 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,460, Seminole State College in Seminole, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,488 students.
ADN Program Available
Based in Alfred, New York, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $8,892.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
One of the larger institutions in the state, Georgia State University is a public school in Atlanta, Georgia with over 34,944 students. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina with over 31,091 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, Indiana is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 48,424 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,144.
BSN Program Available
California State University-Stanislaus provides nursing education from its campus in Turlock, California. Graduates earn a median of $63,188 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
With annual in-state tuition at $5,256, Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,168 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
A public institution, California State University-Fresno serves students in Fresno, California. Annual in-state tuition is $7,350.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
With annual in-state tuition at $4,552, Grayson College in Denison, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,324 students.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A public institution, University of Maine at Augusta serves students in Augusta, Maine. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN
Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,560 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, CRNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public institution in Brooklyn, New York. The acceptance rate is 80%.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $1,558, College of Marin in Kentfield, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland is a public institution with a 95% graduation rate and over 63,012 students. Graduates earn a median of $65,287 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
University of Connecticut-Avery Point is a smaller public institution in Groton, Connecticut with about 477 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $2,022, South Piedmont Community College in Polkton, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
A public institution, Inver Hills Community College serves students in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The school reports a 18% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Based in Pullman, Washington, Washington State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 25,700 students.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb, Illinois. Graduates earn a median of $57,808 within ten years.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
Based in Middletown, New York, Orange County Community College is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $6,526.
ADN Program Available
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public institution in Durham, New Hampshire. The school reports a 77% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
California State University-San Bernardino is a public institution in San Bernardino, California. The acceptance rate is 94%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP
Jamestown Community College is a public school in Jamestown, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,840.
ADN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 476 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | $10,104 | 70.2% | 11 | |
| 477 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Ashtabula, OH | $7,492 | 84.1% | 1 | |
| 478 | Seminole State College | Seminole, OK | $5,460 | 34.3% | 1 | |
| 479 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred, NY | $8,892 | 83.5% | 3 | |
| 480 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | $8,664 | 54.3% | 9 | |
| 481 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $7,239 | 68.9% | 11 | |
| 482 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | $12,144 | 81.2% | 1 | |
| 483 | California State University-Stanislaus | Turlock, CA | $8,246 | 56.7% | 4 | |
| 484 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH | $5,256 | 30.3% | 1 | |
| 485 | California State University-Fresno | Fresno, CA | $7,350 | 55.5% | 10 | |
| 486 | Grayson College | Denison, TX | $4,552 | 39.9% | 3 | |
| 487 | University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta, ME | $8,888 | 23.3% | 2 | |
| 488 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | $6,118 | 57.3% | 12 | |
| 489 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | $7,332 | 55.9% | 3 | |
| 490 | College of Marin | Kentfield, CA | $1,558 | 34.4% | 1 | |
| 491 | University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | $8,136 | 95.3% | 1 | |
| 492 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | Groton, CT | $18,140 | 57.8% | 8 | |
| 493 | South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC | $2,022 | 33.6% | 1 | |
| 494 | Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | $6,146 | 18.3% | 1 | |
| 495 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA | $13,391 | 62% | 8 | |
| 496 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | $13,248 | 51.3% | 8 | |
| 497 | Orange County Community College | Middletown, NY | $6,526 | 22.4% | 1 | |
| 498 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham, NH | $19,202 | 77.2% | 11 | |
| 499 | California State University-San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $8,093 | 54.5% | 4 | |
| 500 | Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY | $6,840 | 34.5% | 1 |
