Clovis Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $1,378, Clovis Community College in Fresno, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.
LPN Program Available
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.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston provides nursing education from its campus in Galveston, Texas. Graduates earn a median of $92,961 within ten years.
13 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans provides nursing education from its campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Total enrollment is about 2,750 students.
9 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
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Oregon Health & Science University
A public institution, Oregon Health & Science University serves students in Portland, Oregon. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
11 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public school in Lubbock, Texas offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
9 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University is a smaller public institution in Syracuse, New York with about 1,341 students. Graduates earn a median of $92,257 within ten years.
9 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
San Diego Mesa College
With annual in-state tuition at $1,146, San Diego Mesa College in San Diego, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 19,200 students.
ADN Program Available
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
A public institution, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University serves students in Brooklyn, New York. Graduates earn a median of $109,601 within ten years.
9 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
11 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
A public institution, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio serves students in San Antonio, Texas. Graduates earn a median of $82,206 within ten years.
7 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Tri-Rivers Career Center is a smaller public institution in Marion, Ohio with about 151 students. The school reports a 72% graduation rate.
LPN Program Available
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences is a smaller public institution in San Juan, Puerto Rico with about 1,944 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
6 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
University of Nebraska Medical Center
A public institution, University of Nebraska Medical Center serves students in Omaha, Nebraska. Graduates earn a median of $76,833 within ten years.
11 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore provides nursing education from its campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
14 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center provides nursing education from its campus in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Total enrollment is about 3,680 students.
11 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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Medical University of South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina is a public school in Charleston, South Carolina offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 3,246 students.
8 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Sandusky Career Center
Sandusky Career Center is a smaller public institution in Sandusky, Ohio with about 88 students. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.
LPN Program Available
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a public school in Memphis, Tennessee offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 3,101 students.
9 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is a smaller public institution in Los Angeles, California with about 204 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
2 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, LPN
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Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Based in Killeen, Texas, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 2,403 students.
BSN Program Available
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso is a smaller public institution in El Paso, Texas with about 997 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
4 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
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Knox County Career Center
Knox County Career Center is a smaller public institution in Mount Vernon, Ohio with about 126 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,212 within ten years.
LPN Program Available
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Athens State University
Based in Athens, Alabama, Athens State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,273 within ten years.
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University of California-San Francisco
A public institution, University of California-San Francisco serves students in San Francisco, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
7 Nursing Programs Available
MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is a smaller public institution in Worcester, Massachusetts with about 1,489 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
10 Nursing Programs Available
BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert