Hi, I'm researching Accelerated BSN programs in the Boston area for Fall 2011. Here's what I have so far: institutions with the total cost of the program and credit hours required to graduate.
UMass Boston -- $25,000 -- 68 credits
Curry -- $39,000 -- 43 credits
MGH -- $44,000 -- 54 credits
Simmons Dix -- $51,400 -- 48 credits
Do I have these right? Why is there a big disparity between the number of courses required? I know Curry has a well-respected program - do the fewer credit hours mean more time spent on practical training? Alternatively, is the UMB program heavy on theory and not practicum?
And is UMass the only place with reasonable tuition? This will be my 2nd bachelors, so I'm not confident of getting a federal loan. Cost is a big factor for me since my husband just graduated himself and we already have a ton of school loans to pay off.
FYI....the estimated tuition for the next Umass Boston Accel Class is $35,00 (I believe thats tuition only and doesn't include anything else). A few years ago it was only around 15,000. It hardly seems worth it anymore to choose a state school.
I also came across this on their website: "This program is a full time commitment. It does not have a set schedule and the courses and clinical assignments could be held on any day of the week (Sunday through Saturday) and at anytime within a 24 hour period. In addition, to the course time and clinical time, there are numerous assignments to be completed. It is strongly recommended that students do not work while attending this program."
This is why I'm glad I chose Curry. My tuition includes everything except parking. The schedule is set; 2 days a week in the fall and spring, and 4 days a week in the summer.
So...what is your tuition at Curry going to be? I have heard lots of conflicting information for the accelerated programs at Curry AND UMass Boston. Everything from $17K - $46K. It's making this really hard to decide. I even called Curry and asked and they said "We don't know for sure yet but we are telling people to plan on $30,000". Then I see much higher numbers on here. Can you, or anyone else, clarify what the actual, all inclusive, costs are for an Accelerated BSN at Curry and UMass are?
Hi "Sveiz" could you please let me know where you took your pre-requisite organic chemistry for Simmons? I am trying to take somewhere other than Simmons but other schools require that you take General Chemistry 2 before that.. any help is appreciated.. wondering how you liked the program so far?
So...what is your tuition at Curry going to be? I have heard lots of conflicting information for the accelerated programs at Curry AND UMass Boston. Everything from $17K - $46K. It's making this really hard to decide. I even called Curry and asked and they said "We don't know for sure yet but we are telling people to plan on $30,000". Then I see much higher numbers on here. Can you, or anyone else, clarify what the actual, all inclusive, costs are for an accelerated BSN at Curry and UMass are?
Hi, I'm researching accelerated BSN programs in the Boston area for Fall 2011. Here's what I have so far: institutions with the total cost of the program and credit hours required to graduate.
UMass Boston -- $25,000 -- 68 credits
Curry -- $39,000 -- 43 credits
MGH -- $44,000 -- 54 credits
Simmons Dix -- $51,400 -- 48 credits
Do I have these right?
Just to update this thread, the costs look roughly correct except for UMass Boston. UMass Boston is $35K. At that price, and given the fact that it is a new program with all the usual new program hiccups, the three private schools listed look more competitive price-wise.
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FYI....the estimated tuition for the next Umass Boston Accel Class is $35,00 (I believe thats tuition only and doesn't include anything else). A few years ago it was only around 15,000. It hardly seems worth it anymore to choose a state school.
I also came across this on their website: "This program is a full time commitment. It does not have a set schedule and the courses and clinical assignments could be held on any day of the week (Sunday through Saturday) and at anytime within a 24 hour period. In addition, to the course time and clinical time, there are numerous assignments to be completed. It is strongly recommended that students do not work while attending this program."
This is why I'm glad I chose Curry. My tuition includes everything except parking. The schedule is set; 2 days a week in the fall and spring, and 4 days a week in the summer.