The Top 50 Schools for Registered Nurses By State

A Catholic institution with a humanistic approach to patient care, Saint Anselm College prepares future nurses with a BSN. 

Enrollees take courses, such as mental health nursing, adult medical surgical nursing, medical ethics, and theories of peace and justice.

Saint Anselm's students also have opportunities to participate in research and study abroad programs.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Manchester, NH
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $42,550 per year
• Admission Requirements: Prospective students must submit ACT or SAT scores, high school transcripts, and all required recommendations
• Minimum Time Commitment: 48 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 100%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $68,860 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Catholic university for women, the College of Saint Mary offers a three-year BSN, the only one of its kind in the region. 

To graduate, students need to complete 128 credits, including 69 credits in the major. Courses include pediatric nursing, maternal newborn nursing, and transition to professional nursing practice. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Omaha, NE
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $21,800 per year
• Admission Requirements: Complete prerequisites with a GPA of 3.0 or better
• Minimum Time Commitment: 36 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 82.1%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $63,690 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Christian institution in Michigan, Calvin University provides a traditional bachelor's degree in nursing. The justice-driven program centers on service, and students may participate in cross-linguistic volunteer work.

Calvin divides its curriculum into theory, strategy, and practicum courses. The 124-credit program concludes with a three-credit critical reflections experience.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Grand Rapids, MI
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $38,370 per year
• Admission Requirements: Meet with an advisor and complete prerequisite courses
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes

A Christian institution of about 8,700 students, Belmont University offers a hybrid RN-to-BSN program for adult learners. New students can transfer up to 96 credits toward program completion.

Once enrolled, Belmont learners take 13 courses. These include nurse as scholar, nurse as team member, and nurse as leader. Students also complete a preceptorship.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Nashville, TN
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $810 per credit
• Admission Requirements: Associate or diploma in nursing, RN license
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 79%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $55,030 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Christian institution with a Quaker heritage located south of Portland, OR, George Fox University offers a BSN on campus. The school's Christ-centered nursing education includes patient simulation and clinical experiences.

Students take courses, such as mental health nursing, population health nursing, and evidence-based practice. The program concludes with a capstone.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Newberg, OR
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $38,860 per year
• Admission Requirements: Direct admission requires a 3.0 GPA in all nursing prerequisites; general admission requires a 2.5-2.9 GPA
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 89.8%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $74,310 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Christian-related school near Branson, MO, College of the Ozarks offers a traditional BSN. Distinctive among registered nursing colleges, this institution provides a sharp tuition reduction for enrollees in its work education program.

Nursing students take courses in areas, such as leadership, maternity, and community health. They also participate in a one-on-one preceptorship with a registered nurse.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Point Lookout, MO
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: CofO is a tuition-free institution for students who participate in the work education program.
• Admission Requirements: One year of nursing prerequisites, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a preferred ACT composite score of 21
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 100%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $52,110 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Christian school in Indiana, Huntington University offers an RN-to-BSN. Students meet on campus one night each week with a group of peers who remain together throughout the program.

The 128-credit degree requires at least 40 credits in the major curriculum. Courses include gerontology nursing, nursing research, and community practicum.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Huntington, IN
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $26,986 per year
• Admission Requirements: Submit transcripts from all previous coursework.
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 90%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $48,430 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Christian school located near Harrisburg, PA, Messiah University provides an online RN-to-BSN program. Students take 30 core credits and nine prerequisite credits. Six credits can apply to a master's at Messiah. 

Courses include bioethics, professional writing for nurses, and population health. Learners may complete clinical requirements at their place of employment.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing 
• Campus: Mechanicsburg, PA
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $410 per credit
• Admission Requirements: ADN, minimum 2.5 GPA, RN license
• On-Campus Requirements: No

A church-affiliated institution in California, Point Loma Nazarene University offers an online RN-to-BSN program. Courses include caring faithfully in the community and a capstone. Students complete one course at a time in a specific order. 

Like many other registered nursing colleges, PLNU requires practicum experiences. Instructors help students find locations to complete these requirements.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing 
• Campus: San Diego, CA
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $500 per credit
• Admission Requirements: RN license, ADN completed or in progress, 2.75 GPA or better, age 21-23 with an ADN and experience, minimum 40 credits completed
• Minimum Time Commitment: 15 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 82.5%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $85,210 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Catawba College's RN-to-BSN program offers fully online courses in eight-week blocks.Students take two courses per term, and new learners can begin in the spring, summer, or fall semester. 

The school requires courses, such as nursing informatics, community health nursing, and nursing the gerontological population. The program also includes a practicum. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Salisbury, NC
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $199 per credit
• Admission Requirements: ADN or diploma in nursing, RN license, pass criminal background check and CPR license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 88%

Northern New Mexico College offers a fully online RN-to-BSN program built on the theory of integral nursing. This program requires at least 34 upper-division courses. 

Courses include community and global health, integral health assessment, and complementary and integrative theories in nursing. Non-residents pay the same tuition as New Mexico residents.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Española, NM
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $270 per credit
• Admission Requirements: ADN or diploma in nursing, license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No

Arizona State University offers five pathways to a bachelor's degree in nursing — traditional, accelerated, RN-to-BSN, concurrent enrollment, and Eastern Arizona University partnership. 

ASU provides an optional global experience for prospective nurses to study abroad. Students can take courses online and enroll at one of several start dates throughout the year. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Phoenix, AZ
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $765 per credit (resident); $1,200 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: Accelerated BSN requires a bachelor's degree in another discipline; RN-to-BSN requires an RN license; traditional first-year students must meet academic requirements through GPA or testing
• Minimum Time Commitment: 14-24 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 95.7%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $65,660 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Florida State University offers a bachelor of science in nursing through both a traditional pathway and a fast-track program. 

Prior to enrolling, students need to complete an associate degree or 60 credits of general education courses.

Students can complete the fast-track degree in 15 months, and FSU accepts 72 new students each year. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Tallahassee, FL
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $251 per credit (resident); $721 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: GPA of 3.4 and science GPA of 3.0 or better
• Minimum Time Commitment: 15 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 94.7%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $58,920 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Stockton University offers a traditional BSN, an online RN-to-BSN, and an accelerated BSN for students who hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline.

RN-to-BSN learners must complete a total of 128 credits. Courses include life science, health assessment, and issues in nursing. The program also requires a community practicum and a senior project. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Galloway, NJ
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $12,490 per year (resident); $20,072 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: ADN or diploma in nursing, RN license
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 93.6%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $71,950 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Weber State University (WSU) offers an RN-to-BSN program that prepares nurses for entry into graduate-level degrees. The curriculum encompasses the holistic practice of nursing.

Courses cover topics, such as population health, patient-centered care, and using research to guide patient care. WSU nursing students may also study abroad in China.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Ogden, UT
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $5,329 per year (resident); $15,746 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: Associate or diploma required. Seek pre-admission advisement before applying.
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 88.4%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $54,380 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Baker College offers a BSN on the campus of Stormont Vail Health. Students learn in Baker's state-of-the-art simulation lab and may undertake a service learning experience in Kenya.

Nursing courses include foundations of nursing, nursing of childbearing families, and nursing across the lifespan. LPNs can take advantage of a bridge program.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Baldwin City, KS
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $21,315 per year
• Admission Requirements: Cumulative, math, and science GPAs of 2.7 or above
• Minimum Time Commitment: 48 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 97.4%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $57,170 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Bellarmine University's 33-credit online BSN takes 15 months to complete. Students can begin the program in fall, spring, or summer. 

Courses may include nursing processes with adults and general principles of drug classification. Bellarmine also maintains a partnership with Humana and a deferred tuition plan that may help students manage costs. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Louisville, KY
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $500 per credit
• Admission Requirements: RN license, associate degree
• Minimum Time Commitment: 15 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 90%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $60,090 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Berry College comprises the world's largest college campus, with 27,000 acres. Berry's nursing program prepares students for compassionate care in a professional setting.

The degree requires courses, such as cross-cultural immersion and evidence-based practice. Students also complete clinical rotations at a site minutes away from Berry's campus.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Mt. Berry, GA
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $38,656 per year
• Admission Requirements: Prospective nursing students must complete all of Berry's prerequisite courses prior to applying to the program.
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 96.3%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $51,480 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Colorado State University-Pueblo offers five pathways to a bachelor's degree in nursing. Students in the accelerated and RN-to-BSN programs can take courses online.

Simulations and labs take place on campus, and students complete clinical hours through CSU-Pueblo's partner organizations.

New enrollees begin in January except in the accelerated program, which starts in May.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Pueblo, CO
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $360 per credit
• Admission Requirements: Varies by pathway; for the RN-to-BSN program, applicants need an RN license and an associate degree in nursing
• Minimum Time Commitment: 14 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 91.9%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $60,970 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Elmhurst College offers an RN-to-BSN program through a flexible format. Students take classes in accelerated eight-week sessions over four semesters. To graduate, enrollees need 128 semester credits.

Courses may include ethical and legal dimensions of nursing practice and community and public health nursing. Students may complete clinical hours at one of Elmhurst's partner locations. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Elmhurst, IL
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $500 per credit
• Admission Requirements: RN license, minimum 48 credits with a GPA of 2.75 or better
• Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 100%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $63,830 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Lewis-Clark State College is north Idaho's only registered nursing college for four-year degrees. The school offers an LPN-to-BSN, an RN-to-BSN, a traditional BSN, and two nursing certificates. The BSN program lasts four semesters.

Courses may include nursing genetics, transcultural healthcare, and geriatric nursing. Students could also take a practicum and a guided preceptorship.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Lewiston, ID
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $$6,982 per year (resident); $20,238 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: Requirements vary by program. For the RN-to-BSN, students must hold a current RN license and hold a GPA of 2.5 or better in all prerequisite courses.
• Minimum Time Commitment: Varies by program
• On-Campus Requirements: Varies by program
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 95.7%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $65,130 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Oklahoma Baptist University offers a traditional BSN and an LPN-to-BSN program. Students can choose a minor in either faith community nursing or cross-cultural ministry.

Courses include foundations of nursing practice, mental health, and leadership and management in health systems. Students also take practicums and a capstone seminar.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Shawnee, OK
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $29,330 per year
• Admission Requirements: High school GPA of 3.0, meet ACT or SAT minimums or test-optional requirements
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 100%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $52,110 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Towson University offers an RN-to-BSN program for licensed nurses in Maryland and compact states. Students can complete 90% of the program online, but the practicum requires face-to-face participation.

Towson's courses may include public health nursing, diversity and social justice in healthcare, and nursing research for evidence-based practice.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Towson, MD
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $21,460 per year (resident); $53,464 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: RN license, minimum 2.5 GPA, complete prerequisite courses
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 88.8%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $66,980 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Winona State University offers currently registered nurses an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in one year. This 120-credit program requires online-only courses plus 60 community-based clinical hours.

Courses include concepts in nursing, holistic assessment, and research and evidence-based practice. New students may begin in the fall or spring semester.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Winona, MN
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $268 per credit (resident); $487 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: RN license, 2.75 GPA or better
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 93%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $65,100 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Rhode Island College (RIC) offers both an RN-to-BSN program and a second-degree pathway to the BSN. Practicing nurses must complete at least 45 credits at RIC.

Students take maternal newborn nursing and public and community health nursing, among other courses. RIC provides assistance with clinical placement. The school offers courses during the day and in the evenings. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Providence, RI
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $364 per credit (resident); $899 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: RN license, complete all prerequisites with a 2.5 GPA or better
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 98.4%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $65,610 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Jesuit institution, Gonzaga University provides a pre-licensure BSN program centered on reflection, community, servant leadership, and social justice.

The curriculum builds around a concept called Complex Adaptive Systems in which students build on their skills and experience one step at a time. Nursing courses include healthcare ethics and assessing and promoting wellness.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Spokane, WA
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $49,800 per year
• Admission Requirements: High school seniors and graduates need to receive admission to Gonzaga before applying to the nursing program.
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 97.4%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $71,930 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Jesuit university in New England, Fairfield University provides an RN-to-BSN program through a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid courses. This program requires students to take 19-22 nursing credits at Fairfield.

Nursing courses include professional nursing, health assessment, and public health nursing. Students also take at least nine credits of general education courses at Fairfield. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Fairfield, CT
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $650 per credit
• Minimum Time Commitment: 30 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 93%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $76,750 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Alabama's Auburn University offers several paths to a bachelor's degree in nursing. 

Registered nurses can pursue a three-semester RN-to-BSN program. First-year students must take prerequisite courses. Transfer students may go directly into upper-level nursing coursework. 

Like other registered nursing colleges, Auburn requires clinical hours, which students usually complete in the Auburn-Opelika area.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing 
• Campus: Auburn, AL
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $420 per credit (resident); $1,260 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: First-year students need a college preparatory high school experience with above a GPA above Auburn's middle 50%; applicants with a 3.6 or higher can take advantage of test-flexible admission; admission to the nursing program requires completing prerequisite courses
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 98.9%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation:$57,080 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A Lutheran institution between Dayton and Columbus, Wittenberg University offers an RN-to-BSN program for nurses with an associate degree.

Students must take at least 24 nursing credits at Wittenberg. Courses include cultural competence in healthcare and evolving concepts in leadership and management. Students also complete a two-credit practicum.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Springfield, OH
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $399 per credit
• Admission Requirements: RN license by second semester, associate degree
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes

A Lutheran school in Iowa, Grand View University participates in Iowa's Consortium for Advancing Nursing Education. Students from participating colleges can pursue Grand View's RN-to-BSN track after receiving an associate or diploma in nursing.

Courses include the caring professional nurse and principles of statistics. Upon graduation, students may qualify for Grand View's master's degree in nursing.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Des Moines, IA
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $435 per credit
• Admission Requirements: RN license, 3.0 GPA
• Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 89%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $54,620 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A school of almost 3,500 students, Carroll University maintains a nursing major at the associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels. 

BSN students begin training with simulation labs before doing hands-on learning in a long-term care facility. Enrollees also complete 160 clinical hours in a nearby healthcare setting. Carrollton students may volunteer abroad during their program.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Waukesha, WI
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $760 per credit
• Admission Requirements: Carroll University evaluates high school transcripts and experience.
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 99%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $61,320 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

At the University of Providence, registered nurses can pursue an RN-to-BSN program in a hybrid format. Full-time students take classes online for 12 months, and part-time learners participate in a cohort model education.

The three-semester program begins with a face-to-face orientation. Subsequent courses include global health nursing and ethics and spirituality in nursing care. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Great Falls, MT
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $865 per credit
• Admission Requirements: ADN or diploma in nursing, RN license, complete prerequisite classes with a grade of "C" or better
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $100,130 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

A United Methodist and United Church of Christ institution, Dillard University offers three pathways to a bachelor's degree in nursing — tradition, LPN-to-BSN, and RN-to-BSN. The degree requires 126 credits for completion.

Courses may include pathopharmacology, nursing informatics, and adult health nursing. Students also complete a community service project. Dillard offers all RN-to-BSN courses in a hybrid format.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: New Orleans, LA
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $17,410 per year
• Admission Requirements: Admission to Dillard along with a 2.7 cumulative GPA and a 2.7 science GPA; admission for LPN-to-BSN and RN-to-BSN programs may require additional prerequisites
• Minimum Time Commitment: 18 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $59,250 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Founded in 1787, Castleton University offers an RN-to-BSN program through online learning methods. The entire program requires 120 credits. 

Courses include adult health nursing, medical ethics, and pediatric health nursing. Students also perform clinical hours in a setting near their homes and complete a professional scholarship symposium on campus.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science
• Campus: Castleton, VT
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $493 per credit
• Admission Requirements: RN license, meet all prerequisites, 2.8 or better GPA 
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 91.3%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $63,860 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Located in a suburb of Little Rock, the University of Central Arkansas offers an online RN-to-BSN program. This program requires 30 credits, and students can study full or part time.

Courses include nursing informatics, pathophysiology clinical applications for RNs, and research and evidence-based practice. Graduates may qualify for admission to UCA's MSN program. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Conway, AR
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $437 per credit (resident); $666 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: RN license, diploma or associate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program, 2.5 minimum GPA, 1,000 hours of experience if the degree or diploma is more than 12 months old, completion of prerequisites
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 93.7%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $58,840 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Located in Dover, Delaware State University (DSU) houses one of the state's primary registered nursing colleges. DSU students work in smart classrooms and simulation labs. 

They can also take advantage of unusually high face-to-face interaction with professors. DSU's nursing curriculum includes courses, such as mental health nursing, child and family nursing, and transition to professional nursing. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Dover, DE
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $7,038 per year (resident); $16,960 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: GPA of 3.0, complete all prerequisites, proficient TEAS scores
• Minimum Time Commitment: 48 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 92.9%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $72,020 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Located in New York's Capital Region, Siena College provides an RN-to-BSN program for working nurses. Students pursue their degrees in a cohort model. 

Siena's distinctive caring science curriculum helps prepare nurses to care for others and themselves. Upon graduation, students can qualify for a master's or doctoral program in the discipline.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Londonville, NY
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $39,925 per year
• Admission Requirements: ADN complete or in progress, minimum 2.5 GPA and a "C" in all prerequisite and nursing courses, RN license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes

Located on the Potomac River across from Maryland, Shepherd University offers an RN-to-BSN program for licensed nurses. Shepherd's school of nursing maintains a 37,000 gross square foot, two-story building filled with simulation labs, nursing classrooms, and a 120-seat lecture hall.

After graduation, students can apply to Shepherd's doctor of nursing practice.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Shepherdstown, WV
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $7,784 per year (resident); $18,224 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: Associate degree, RN license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 93%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $61,020 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Located south of Washington, D.C., the University of Mary Washington (UMW) provides an online RN-to-BSN program. Students can transfer up to 90 credits and take 30 credits at UMW.

Nursing courses include medical ethics, writing for arts and healing, and informatics and healthcare technologies. Students also complete a practicum.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Fredericksburg, VA
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $8,678 per year (resident); $25,104 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: ADN or diploma in nursing, RN license
• On-Campus Requirements: No

Modeled after the healing ministry of Jesus, William Carey University's healthcare programs include an RN-to-BSN. This 12-18 month online program allows students to complete clinical hours near their homes.

Courses include community nursing for RNs, managing healthcare for RNs, and transition to baccalaureate nursing. Students take two credits of nursing electives and three general elective credits.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Hattiesburg, MS
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $455 per credit
• Admission Requirements: ADN or diploma in nursing, minimum 2.5 GPA, RN license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 98.9%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $56,420 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Nurses across the U.S. can pursue South Dakota State University's (SDSU) online RN-to-BSN program. The curriculum emphasizes rural and underserved populations. 

SDSU students complete at least 30 credits by taking seven-week courses online. Coursework may include vulnerable populations: nursing perspectives and rural healthcare matters. Students also complete a nursing capstone.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Brookings, SD
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $413 per credit (resident); $530 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: Associate degree in nursing, 2.5 GPA or better, RN license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 10 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 92.4%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $57,860 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

Registered nurses can pursue North Dakota State University's BSN through a fully online program. Students take courses in eight-week blocks and can complete the program in five semesters.

Courses include chronicity throughout the lifespan and transcultural nursing care. Each semester, learners participate in a day-and-a-half virtual immersion.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Fargo, ND
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $438 per credit (resident); $658 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: ADN, minimum 2.75 GPA, RN license, pass CPR and background check
• Minimum Time Commitment: 30 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 96.6%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $62,400 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

RN-to-BSN students at Endicott College can complete their bachelor's degrees in 15-16 months. The school accepts up to 85 transfer credits and provides a cohort-model to support peer interaction.

This program requires 126 credits. Courses may include pathophysiology, acute care nursing, and care of childbearing families. Students also complete a senior thesis.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Beverly, MA
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $404 per credit
• Admission Requirements: RN license, ADN from an ACEN-accredited program, minimum 2.5 GPA
• Minimum Time Commitment: 16 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 91%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $69,080 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

The University of Hawaii at Hilo offers an RN-to-BSN program for a diverse student population. Learners take all theory classes online and participate in a clinical component in three other classes. 

Courses include health assessment, nursing research, and transcultural care and health promotion. Students living on Oʻahu can complete the program through Kapiʻolani Community College.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Hilo, HI
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $306 per credit (resident); $846 per credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: RN license, complete all prerequisite courses and general education requirements, live on Maui, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi or Hawaiʻi Islands
• Minimum Time Commitment: 18 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 73.5%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $72,360 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

The University of Alaska Anchorage offers an RN-to-BSN program. Licensed nurses who hold an associate degree from one of the registered nursing colleges may transfer up to 31 credits into UAA.

Courses include nursing research, management in nursing, and an integrative capstone. Students may do most clinical hours in their home communities but should expect at least three trips to Anchorage.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing 
• Campus: Anchorage, AK
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $234 per lower-division credit (resident); $800 per lower-division credit (non-resident); $282 per upper-division credit (resident); $848 per upper-division credit (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: AAS, RN licensure, complete all 27 prerequisite credits with a 3.0 or better, take Kira Assessment and TEAS exam
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 91%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $72,100 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

The University of Houston offers an RN-to-BSN program through both face-to-face/web-enhanced classes and hybrid/online classes. In addition to 30 credits in nursing courses, students complete three practicums. The school assigns practicum locations.

Courses include community health management and concept integration in patient care management. This program maintains an 83.9% graduation rate.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Houston, TX
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $14,775 per year
• Admission Requirements: ADN or diploma in nursing, minimum 2.5 GPA, RN license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 98.7%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $68,860 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

The University of New England (UNE), Maine's largest private university, offers several nursing degrees, including an RN-to-BSN. Current nurses can expand their roles through UNE's classroom-based instruction and hands-on clinical hours.

Courses include families in crisis, managing the challenge of disability, and health education in the community. To graduate, students must complete 123 credits.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Biddeford, ME
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Tuition: $38,420 per year
• Admission Requirements: RN license, ADN or diploma with a GPA of 2.5 or better
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 91.8%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $63,810 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

The University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) offers a bachelor's program for current registered nurses or enrollees in associate in nursing programs. UNR's degree requires 120 credits.

Courses may include gerontology, dimensions of health and wellness, and legal and ethical issues in nursing. New students may enroll in the spring, summer, or fall semester. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Reno, NV
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $256 per credit (resident); $16,542 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: Current RNs need 24 transferable credits with a 2.0 GPA or better and must complete all prerequisites; current ADN/AAS students must meet additional requirements
• Minimum Time Commitment: 18 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 92.5%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $69,160 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

The University of Wyoming offers an RN-to-BSN program for registered nurses across the United States. Participants take courses, such as health equity, community as client, innovation in nursing practice, and application of evidence in nursing practice.

Students must maintain a 75% in all courses to graduate. They also complete professional practice hours in three courses. 

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Laramie, WY
• Type: Public
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $4,800 per year (resident); $12,030 per year (non-resident)
• Admission Requirements: RN license, ADN or diploma in nursing
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: No
• School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 96.1%
• Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $66,370 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard

The only historically Black college in South Carolina to offer a nursing degree, Claflin University provides an RN-to-BSN online degree. The school also maintains a master's in nursing online.

BSN courses include community health nursing and nursing practice in a multicultural society. Students need to perform clinical rotations in two courses.

• Program(s): Bachelor of science in nursing
• Campus: Orangeburg, SC
• Type: Private
• Accreditation(s): Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Tuition: $459 per credit
• Admission Requirements: ADN, Grade of "C" or better in all transfer courses, RN license
• Minimum Time Commitment: 12 months
• On-Campus Requirements: Yes