Study Nursing in North America
847 programmes in nursing at 258 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 25,419 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 18,566 USD and 38,290 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Nursing programmes
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Nursing in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 325 | 18,566 USD | 25,419 USD | 38,290 USD |
| Master's | 276 | 14,000 USD | 21,307 USD | 31,000 USD |
| PhD | 88 | 16,060 USD | 23,202 USD | 30,641 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within nursing
Nursing 839 Midwifery 8
Universities for nursing in North America
- Purdue University (35)
- Canadore College (20)
- University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (15)
- Seattle University (14)
- University of Toledo (14)
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina (13)
- Missouri State University (12)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (12)
- Villanova University (11)
- Jacksonville State University (10)
Study Nursing in North America: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in North America?
- 847 nursing programmes at 258 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a nursing degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in nursing in North America is 25,419 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,566 USD and 38,290 USD per year.
- Can I study nursing in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the nursing programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (847 of 847).
- Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
- 101 of the 847 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for nursing in North America?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 21,307 USD per year, against 25,419 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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