Nursing Schools in the United States
Search 2,443 US schools that reported awards in licensed nursing education (LPN/LVN and above) to the U.S. Department of Education, with accreditation records from the CCNE and ACEN directories and program details verified on official school websites. Partial names work: try “state university” or a city.
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico University | Silver City, NM | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Western Oklahoma State College | Altus, OK | Public | ADN | — |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton, NC | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Western Suffolk BOCES | Northport, NY | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Western Technical College | El Paso, TX | Private for-profit | BSN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Western Technology Center | Burns Flat, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona, CA | Private nonprofit | MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-Leadership | CCNE |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-FNP, DNP | — |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood, PA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | Public | ADN | — |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham, WA | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Wheeling University | Wheeling, WV | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |