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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 Los Angeles, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Oregon City, OR

Clackamas Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Oregon City, Oregon. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

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Public Harlem, MT

With annual in-state tuition at $3,080, Aaniiih Nakoda College in Harlem, Montana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 120 students.

ADN Program Available

Public San Juan, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $2,580, Colegio Universitario de San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Public Okmulgee, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $5,774, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Nashua, NH

Nashua Community College is a smaller public institution in Nashua, New Hampshire with about 1,342 students. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Chester, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,082, Brightpoint Community College in Chester, 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 Blue Ash, OH

A public institution, University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College serves students in Blue Ash, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $7,200.

ADN Program Available

Public Kirkland, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,997, Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Los Angeles, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Cheyenne, WY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,613, Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,783 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, CNA

Public Alpine, TX

Sul Ross State University provides nursing education from its campus in Alpine, Texas. Total enrollment is about 2,384 students.

BSN Program Available

Public Lakewood, WA

Clover Park Technical College is a public institution in Lakewood, Washington. Total enrollment is about 3,408 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, CNA

Public Ottumwa, IA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa 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 Corsicana, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,718, Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,716 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Pasco, WA

Based in Pasco, Washington, Columbia Basin College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,680 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Harrison, AR

With annual in-state tuition at $3,864, North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas 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 Glendale, AZ

With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 13,900 students.

ADN Program Available

P

Public Martinsville, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,002, Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville, 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 Lufkin, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $5,080, Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,890 students.

ADN Program Available

L

Public Benton Harbor, MI

Based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Lake Michigan College is a public institution. The school reports a 22% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

E

Public Thatcher, AZ

With annual in-state tuition at $2,352, Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Astoria, OR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,110, Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 754 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Bothell, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,157, Cascadia College in Bothell, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

E

Public Avondale, AZ

With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,356 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1151 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA $1,238 23.8% 1
1152 Clackamas Community College Oregon City, OR $6,345 21.2% 2
1153 Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT $3,080 34.2% 1
1154 Colegio Universitario de San Juan San Juan, PR $2,580 62.6% 3
1155 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK $5,774 42.4% 1
1156 Nashua Community College Nashua, NH $7,140 34.9% 1
1157 Brightpoint Community College Chester, VA $5,082 34.7% 2
1158 University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH $7,200 15.9% 1
1159 Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA $5,997 37% 1
1160 Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles, CA $1,238 22.6% 1
1161 Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY $4,613 38.4% 2
1162 Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX $7,592 26.7% 1
1163 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA $6,634 42.8% 2
1164 Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA $5,040 38.2% 2
1165 Navarro College Corsicana, TX $4,718 22.6% 1
1166 Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA $6,555 33.3% 2
1167 North Arkansas College Harrison, AR $3,864 35.7% 2
1168 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ $2,358 16% 1
1169 Patrick & Henry Community College Martinsville, VA $5,002 43.4% 2
1170 Angelina College Lufkin, TX $5,080 25.9% 1
1171 Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI $7,755 21.5% 1
1172 Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ $2,352 41.9% 1
1173 Clatsop Community College Astoria, OR $5,110 18% 1
1174 Cascadia College Bothell, WA $5,157 32.1% 1
1175 Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ $2,358 20.5% 1
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