Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for nursing degrees. Here’s the range:
average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 11,136 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017
31% above average compared to other degrees
$ 23,048 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017
12% above average compared to other degrees
$ 33,144 per year
Average private tuition in 2017
1% above average compared to other degrees
What do nursing graduates earn?
Nursing students make an average of $64,723 per year after graduation. This is 3% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.
$ 64,723 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017
Bottom 47% of degrees
N/A
% of people underpaid in 2019
0% above average compared to other degrees
