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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 $2,850, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $33,169 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Community College of Allegheny County is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 10,600 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,088, North Central Texas College in Gainesville, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 26% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
A public institution, Parkland College serves students in Champaign, Illinois. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,184, Seattle Central College in Seattle, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,396 students.
ADN Program Available
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,618 within ten years.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,680, Vernon College in Vernon, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,464 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,786, Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,440 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,626, Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,724 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,870, Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 7,854 students.
ADN Program Available
Ranger College is a public school in Ranger, Texas offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $35,552 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,197, Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,784 students.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $5,130, Saint Louis Community College in Bridgeton, Missouri is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,312, Yakima Valley College in Yakima, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $2,878, Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,244 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $5,507, Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, GateWay Community College in Phoenix, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $5,238, South Seattle College in Seattle, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 31% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,496, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 685 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,588, Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,349 within ten years.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $3,060, Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,857 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, Oakton College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,852 within ten years.
ADN, LPN
Hawkeye Community College is a public school in Waterloo, Iowa offering nursing education. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $3,165, South Florida State College in Avon Park, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,990 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
Illinois Central College provides nursing education from its campus in East Peoria, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 7,906 students.
ADN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1026 | Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | $2,850 | 33.7% | 3 | |
| 1027 | Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | $8,803 | 20.9% | 1 | |
| 1028 | North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | $5,088 | 26.1% | 1 | |
| 1029 | Parkland College | Champaign, IL | $9,642 | 33.1% | 1 | |
| 1030 | Seattle Central College | Seattle, WA | $5,184 | 31.6% | 1 | |
| 1031 | Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | $6,168 | 17.8% | 2 | |
| 1032 | Vernon College | Vernon, TX | $4,680 | 19% | 1 | |
| 1033 | Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | $4,786 | 27.1% | 1 | |
| 1034 | Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | $4,626 | 23.4% | 1 | |
| 1035 | Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | $5,870 | 29.4% | 1 | |
| 1036 | Ranger College | Ranger, TX | $6,966 | 38.5% | 1 | |
| 1037 | Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | $4,197 | 31% | 3 | |
| 1038 | Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton, MO | $5,130 | 21.3% | 1 | |
| 1039 | Yakima Valley College | Yakima, WA | $5,312 | 29.3% | 1 | |
| 1040 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | $2,878 | 36.8% | 2 | |
| 1041 | Tacoma Community College | Tacoma, WA | $5,507 | 31.5% | 1 | |
| 1042 | GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | $2,358 | 28.8% | 2 | |
| 1043 | South Seattle College | Seattle, WA | $5,238 | 31.4% | 1 | |
| 1044 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls, IA | $5,496 | 35.9% | 1 | |
| 1045 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | $5,588 | 28.7% | 2 | |
| 1046 | Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | $3,060 | 22.5% | 1 | |
| 1047 | Oakton College | Des Plaines, IL | $10,446 | 29.6% | 2 | |
| 1048 | Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | $6,525 | 32.3% | 2 | |
| 1049 | South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | $3,165 | 47.6% | 2 | |
| 1050 | Illinois Central College | East Peoria, IL | $10,230 | 35.2% | 1 |
