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Unitek College
Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in Fremont, California. Total enrollment is about 5,725 students.
3 Nursing Programs Offered
ADN, BSN, CNA
Rankings: Best ADN Nursing Programs in 2026-2027
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs offer accessible, high-yield pathways into direct patient care through accredited community colleges and technical institutions. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators, including completion rates, affordability, and employment outcomes, this list identifies top programs delivering maximum return on investment.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
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Moorpark College
With annual in-state tuition at $1,426, Moorpark College in Moorpark, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $49,044 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
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Nicolet Area Technical College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,793, Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,384 students.
Offering ADN Program
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Maine College of Health Professions
Maine College of Health Professions is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lewiston, Maine with about 239 students. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.
3 Nursing Programs Offered
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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Holmes Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,710, Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $32,922 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
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Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University provides nursing education from its campus in Richmond, Kentucky. The acceptance rate is 78%.
14 Nursing Programs Offered
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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Ventura College
With annual in-state tuition at $1,426, Ventura College in Ventura, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,200 students.
Offering ADN Program
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Hopkinsville Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Hopkinsville Community College in Hopkinsville, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,211 students.
Offering ADN Program
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Southeastern Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $2,600, Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
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West Shore Community College
West Shore Community College is a smaller public institution in Scottville, Michigan with about 1,120 students. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
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Coffeyville Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,600, Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
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Saddleback College
With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $50,874 within ten years.
2 Nursing Programs Offered
ADN, LPN
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Southwest Baptist University
A private nonprofit institution, Southwest Baptist University serves students in Bolivar, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $30,566.
7 Nursing Programs Offered
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,250, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,694 students.
Offering ADN Program
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College of Staten Island CUNY
Based in Staten Island, New York, College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.
11 Nursing Programs Offered
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $5,100, Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,705 students.
Offering ADN Program
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Lorain County Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,919, Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,837 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
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Northern Oklahoma College
With annual in-state tuition at $5,083, Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
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East Central Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,160, East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $32,421 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
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California Baptist University
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit school in Riverside, California offering nursing education. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.
8 Nursing Programs Offered
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
A public institution, Northwestern State University of Louisiana serves students in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,864.
14 Nursing Programs Offered
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,904, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,470 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,808, Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,171 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
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Modesto Junior College
With annual in-state tuition at $1,282, Modesto Junior College in Modesto, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
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Sampson Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $2,877, Sampson Community College in Clinton, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,526 students.
Offering ADN Program