Find Nursing Schools by State, City, and Program

How To Search

Search Nursing Schools in Three Ways

Our nursing schools directory is organized from broad to local. Many students begin by exploring schools across an entire state, then narrow their search to nearby cities before comparing individual colleges and nursing programs. At a glance, you can search our database in the following three ways.

1. State Pages

Start with a state to see which cities have the most colleges and universities, and to compare tuition costs.

• Best starting point if you will live on campus
• Good for comparing public vs private tuition
• Helps understand where programs are offered

2. City Pages

Use city pages when you already know where you want to study or commute for clinical training.

• Helps discover local schools you would otherwise miss
• Good to compare nearby campus characteristics
• Useful for students balancing work and school

3. School Pages

Review individual colleges and universities with nursing program details, admissions data, and campus information.

• Shows nursing programs offered by the school
• Tuition cost, acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores
• Campus setting and student population info

Massachusetts

Nursing Schools:

• Boston College
• Curry College
• Framingham State College
• Holyoke Community College
• Regis College
• Salem State College
• UMASS Amherst
• And more …

Boston, MA

Nursing Schools:

• Emmanuel College
• Laboure College
• MGH Institute of Health
• Northeastern University
• Roxbury Community College
• Simmons College
• UMASS Boston
• And more …

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Nursing Programs:

• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)
• Master's in Nursing (MSN)
• RN to Master's in Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
• Nurse Anesthetist (DNAP)
• PhD in Nursing
• And more …

Search by State

Find Nursing Schools by State

Select a state to explore nursing schools across a broader geographic area. State pages make it easier to compare different parts of the country and see where nursing programs are concentrated. Some states have large public university systems with multiple nursing campuses spread across the state, while others may rely more heavily on community colleges, private universities, or hospital-affiliated programs.

Acceptance rates, tuition costs, and nursing program availability can vary widely between cities and schools. Exploring nursing programs at the state level can help you identify additional campus locations, degree pathways, and learning environments you may not have considered initially.

If you already know the name of a school you want to explore, you can search by school name from the top of the page. This can be a faster option when you are comparing just one or two schools. Browsing by state is often more helpful when you are still researching multiple cities, campuses, and nursing program options.

Search by City

Find Nursing Schools by City

City pages can help narrow your search to nursing schools near where you already live, work, or plan to relocate. Many students begin by looking close to home so they can continue working, reduce commute time, or stay near family support while completing classes and clinical training.

Some cities may only have one or two nursing schools, while larger metro areas can offer community colleges, universities, hospital-based programs, and private training centers within driving distance of each other. Comparing nearby campuses can help you decide whether commuting, relocating, or living on campus makes the most sense for your schedule and budget.

The links above highlight some of the most commonly searched cities on our website. If you do not see your preferred city in this list, use the search by state section above to explore additional city pages. Each state page includes more city-level nursing school listings across the United States.

Wishlist

Compare Nursing Schools and Save Your Favorites

As you explore nursing schools near you, use the WISHLIST feature to save the colleges and universities you want to compare later. Your saved schools remain available from the top menu while you continue browsing state, city, and individual school pages.

Many students begin by browsing by location, but individual school characteristics are just as important. Compare each school's nursing programs, tuition cost, student population, campus setting, admissions data, acceptance rate, and clinical opportunities before deciding where to apply.

Your wishlist can help narrow down schools that match your schedule, commute distance, budget, preferred campus environment, and long-term career goals. You can also explore more nursing program options and career paths in nursing to better understand which direction fits your interests before building a final school list.