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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.
With annual in-state tuition at $5,007, Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,022, Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,052, Columbus Technical College in Columbus, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 22% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Weatherford College is a public school in Weatherford, Texas offering nursing education. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $5,296, Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Kent State University at Stark is a public school in North Canton, Ohio offering nursing education. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,059, Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,814 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,772, Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 22% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,426, Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, Utah is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 27,400 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,891, Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $53,557 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Central Carolina Technical College is a public institution in Sumter, South Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $6,594.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,830, Northern Wyoming Community College District in Sheridan, Wyoming is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,576, Otero College in La Junta, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,279, Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,967 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,832, Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Fulton-Montgomery Community College is a smaller public institution in Johnstown, New York with about 1,865 students. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,936, Missouri State University-West Plains in West Plains, Missouri is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,922 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,488, Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,435 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,782, Northeast State Community College in Blountville, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,553 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,468, Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,208 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,771, South Plains College in Levelland, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 9,098 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,646, Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,665, Lee College in Baytown, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,323 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $2,424, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus in Roswell, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,082 students.
ADN Program Available
Kirkwood Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Total enrollment is about 12,800 students.
ADN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 926 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | $5,007 | 46.5% | 1 | |
| 927 | Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | $5,022 | 42.8% | 1 | |
| 928 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA | $4,052 | 21.9% | 1 | |
| 929 | Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX | $8,100 | 34.6% | 2 | |
| 930 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | $5,296 | 29% | 1 | |
| 931 | Kent State University at Stark | North Canton, OH | $7,492 | 23.9% | 1 | |
| 932 | Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake, WA | $5,059 | 41.5% | 1 | |
| 933 | Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, TN | $4,772 | 21.7% | 1 | |
| 934 | Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | $4,426 | 31.8% | 1 | |
| 935 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA | $5,891 | 36.3% | 1 | |
| 936 | Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter, SC | $6,594 | 25.6% | 1 | |
| 937 | Northern Wyoming Community College District | Sheridan, WY | $4,830 | 38% | 2 | |
| 938 | Otero College | La Junta, CO | $4,576 | 37% | 1 | |
| 939 | Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | $5,279 | 38.2% | 1 | |
| 940 | Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | $5,832 | 21.3% | 1 | |
| 941 | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown, NY | $6,198 | 32.3% | 1 | |
| 942 | Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | $5,936 | 34.2% | 1 | |
| 943 | Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | $5,488 | 28.1% | 1 | |
| 944 | Northeast State Community College | Blountville, TN | $4,782 | 30% | 1 | |
| 945 | Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | $4,468 | 33% | 1 | |
| 946 | South Plains College | Levelland, TX | $4,771 | 22.3% | 1 | |
| 947 | Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave, VA | $5,646 | 34% | 2 | |
| 948 | Lee College | Baytown, TX | $4,665 | 27.5% | 1 | |
| 949 | Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell, NM | $2,424 | 31.8% | 1 | |
| 950 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | $6,176 | 37.9% | 1 |
