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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 Battle Creek, MI

Kellogg Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Battle Creek, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $38,329 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Las Vegas, NM

Based in Las Vegas, New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $7,416.

BSN Program Available

Public Wellesley Hills, MA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,856, Massachusetts Bay Community College in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $52,654 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Manchester, NH

Manchester Community College is a public school in Manchester, New Hampshire offering nursing education. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Detroit, MI

With annual in-state tuition at $3,333, Wayne County Community College District in Detroit, Michigan is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $29,079 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Blue Bell, PA

Montgomery County Community College is a public school in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $46,108 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

P

Public Winter Haven, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,694, Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Public Eunice, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,730, Louisiana State University-Eunice in Eunice, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Nashville, TN

With annual in-state tuition at $4,730, Nashville State Community College in Nashville, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,519 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

U

Public Los Lunas, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,878, University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in Los Lunas, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,792 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Ocala, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,710, College of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,203 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Eugene, OR

A public institution, Lane Community College serves students in Eugene, Oregon. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Locust Grove, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,257, Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, Virginia 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 Bellevue, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,436, Bellevue College in Bellevue, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $56,310 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

M

Public Hamilton, OH

Miami University-Hamilton is a public school in Hamilton, Ohio offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,491.

BSN Program Available

V

Public Roanoke, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,400, Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,332 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Kirtland, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $4,607, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,612 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Community College is a smaller public institution in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with about 1,694 students. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Bethlehem, PA

Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,566 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Beaufort, SC

A public institution, Technical College of the Lowcountry serves students in Beaufort, South Carolina. Graduates earn a median of $35,090 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Richmond, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,280, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,681 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Harrison, MI

Based in Harrison, Michigan, Mid Michigan College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,319 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Los Angeles, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, Los Angeles Trade Technical College in Los Angeles, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,500 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Alamosa, CO

Adams State University provides nursing education from its campus in Alamosa, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $9,824.

BSN Program Available

Public Key West, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,276, The College of the Florida Keys in Key West, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,025 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1126 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI $6,098 18.5% 1
1127 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM $7,416 25.5% 1
1128 Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA $5,856 17.2% 1
1129 Manchester Community College Manchester, NH $7,090 37.2% 1
1130 Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI $3,333 15.6% 1
1131 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA $11,970 23.2% 1
1132 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL $2,694 35.3% 3
1133 Louisiana State University-Eunice Eunice, LA $4,730 15.4% 2
1134 Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN $4,730 16.7% 1
1135 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas, NM $1,878 17.4% 1
1136 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL $2,710 44.5% 2
1137 Lane Community College Eugene, OR $6,202 20.4% 1
1138 Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA $5,257 38.8% 2
1139 Bellevue College Bellevue, WA $4,436 35.8% 2
1140 Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH $7,491 20.5% 1
1141 Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA $5,400 36.5% 2
1142 Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH $4,607 19.7% 1
1143 Berkshire Community College Pittsfield, MA $6,164 19.1% 1
1144 Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA $11,370 21.2% 1
1145 Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, SC $6,756 13.4% 1
1146 J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA $5,280 28.2% 2
1147 Mid Michigan College Harrison, MI $8,810 14.3% 1
1148 Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA $1,238 25.3% 1
1149 Adams State University Alamosa, CO $9,824 29.7% 1
1150 The College of the Florida Keys Key West, FL $3,276 34.1% 3
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