Starting my BSN this fall. 20,000 buckeroos, by the time I graduate in May 2007.
I can't help thinking about the number. But the attrition rate at the school is very, very, low, NCLEX pass rate is very high!
Did you or do you worry about your tuition? For those of you who graduated, how long will it or did it take to pay if off? What helped? Sign on bonuses, etc?
I guess I am trying to justify to myself that the 20K for my BSN is not that bad..I need some props, people.
I went to a private women's college in upstate NY for my BSN. By the time I graduated, tuition had risen to $19,600 per year, not including housing,meals, etc. I probably spent $1500 each year for books, uniforms, and lab fees. Although I was fortunate to have received a lot of scholarships, I'm just sick about the $30,000 in school loans coming due in a few weeks. I wish there was a state program nearby - I certainly would have gone that route....
Starting my BSN this fall. 20,000 buckeroos, by the time I graduate in May 2007.
I can't help thinking about the number. But the attrition rate at the school is very, very, low, NCLEX pass rate is very high!
Did you or do you worry about your tuition? For those of you who graduated, how long will it or did it take to pay if off? What helped? Sign on bonuses, etc?
I guess I am trying to justify to myself that the 20K for my BSN is not that bad..I need some props, people.
I attend a private college at $450.00 dollars a credit. Each class is either 3 or 4 credits. Nursing classes about 12-18 credits. Of course, you need to add the lab fees, library fees etc. By the time I finish my ADN, I will be so broke I will need to dedicate the first 10 years of my career to loan repayment :chuckle
I am starting fall 05 It's a diploma but you can also get an associates through the CC at the same time. It's $7,500 for two years, plus $800. books and $250. for uniforms.
One-year Accelerated BSN (as part of a direct-entry master's program)
Tuition, not including books, living expenses, etc: 56K. For the first year.
Now, we're taking an awful lot of credits in one year (just finished a 10 hour day of class time - not including meal breaks) but still, it's a little daunting. Oh well, no one forced me to come here. Plus I got to hear all about how BSNs are superior to ADNs in all possible ways for a good hour! :uhoh21:
I have $19,000 in student loans. And thats only a 1 yr LPN program. Count yourself lucky. I wanna get my BSN eventually. Gotta get the hospital to pay for it, hopefully.
I'm entering a Community College program in CA in the Fall. Books and supplies will be $2,000-3,000 the first year, and tuition is about $700. BUT, and this is the great thing, my tuition will be waived. If you are in California they waive your fees if you still have financial need after grants and your calculated Family Contribution on the FAFSA. This is a great deal. And the program has a good licensing rate compared to the other programs in town (about 80%). I think unless you are fresh out of high school and want the "University Experience" a community college and later an ADN to BSN program is the way to go.
My only scary expense will be childcare for my infant!
I graduated from an ADN program last month. Tuition cost $900-1200 per semester, which is dirt cheap, even given the fact that I paid Out of District tuition (no community colleges serve my school district -- go figure). I worked 40 hr/wk in a non-healthcare job. Still do, and am looking for gainful employment in my new career!!! Eventually I plan to get my BSN, and I know it will cost a heck of a lot more.
daisybaby, LPN
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I went to a private women's college in upstate NY for my BSN. By the time I graduated, tuition had risen to $19,600 per year, not including housing,meals, etc. I probably spent $1500 each year for books, uniforms, and lab fees. Although I was fortunate to have received a lot of scholarships, I'm just sick about the $30,000 in school loans coming due in a few weeks. I wish there was a state program nearby - I certainly would have gone that route....