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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 Slippery Rock, PA

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $53,032 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Trenton, NJ

Based in Trenton, New Jersey, Thomas Edison State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 7,544 students.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University is a public institution in Huntsville, Texas. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University is a public institution in Denton, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,640.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public school in Monroe, Louisiana offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

Public Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides nursing education from its campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso provides nursing education from its campus in El Paso, Texas. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Norfolk, VA

Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 23,700 students.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Trinidad, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,608, Trinidad State College in Trinidad, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,475 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, CNA

Public Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public school in Lafayette, Louisiana offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $47,089 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Griffin, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,516, Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,185 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Portland, ME

Based in Portland, Maine, University of Southern Maine is a public institution. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acceptance rate is 95%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado is a public institution in Greeley, Colorado. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Brunswick, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,616, College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,318 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Randolph, VT

A public institution, Vermont State University serves students in Randolph, Vermont. Annual in-state tuition is $11,952.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Radford, VA

Based in Radford, Virginia, Radford University is a public institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Providence, RI

Based in Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,318 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Tyler, TX

The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution in Tyler, Texas. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Garden City, NY

A public institution, Nassau Community College serves students in Garden City, New York. Graduates earn a median of $48,248 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Marshall, MN

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution in Marshall, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $51,342 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Green Bay, WI

A public institution, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay serves students in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $8,700.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Public Wichita Falls, TX

Based in Wichita Falls, Texas, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,747 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Las Cruces, NM

Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $8,183.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Medgar Evers College provides nursing education from its campus in Brooklyn, New York. Graduates earn a median of $46,498 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
626 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA $10,568 66.2% 1
627 Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ $6,838 11
628 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX $9,228 55.6% 3
629 Texas Woman's University Denton, TX $8,640 46.2% 9
630 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA $9,190 50.7% 6
631 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI $10,398 49.6% 12
632 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX $9,744 46.6% 8
633 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA $12,750 46.2% 11
634 Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO $4,608 54.5% 2
635 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA $10,418 51.6% 12
636 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA $3,516 54.4% 1
637 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME $11,284 44.2% 8
638 University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM $10,140 52.1% 10
639 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO $12,416 51.6% 7
640 College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA $3,616 85.1% 2
641 Vermont State University Randolph, VT $11,952 49.9% 3
642 Radford University Radford, VA $12,548 51.7% 10
643 Rhode Island College Providence, RI $11,300 45% 11
644 The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX $9,736 45.3% 9
645 Nassau Community College Garden City, NY $6,330 22.2% 1
646 Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN $10,361 42.1% 1
647 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI $8,700 52.7% 5
648 Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX $10,580 41.2% 5
649 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM $8,183 51.6% 13
650 CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY $7,352 41.7% 2
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