Program:
Nursing

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Length of Program:
8 semesters (full-time) Part-time option available

Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: Nov. 30 & May 1, Jan. 15 & March 1
Spring Semester: Rolling Admissions
Summer Semester: Rolling Admissions
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Payscale College ROI 2024 Best-value School Badge

97%

First-time board pass rates (BSN NCLEX exam)

Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program was the first program ever offered at Clarkson College and remains our most sought-after degree today. The curriculum was designed to offer students a foundation of contemporary knowledge in science, humanities and related professional disciplines with coursework that emphasizes critical thinking, health and human functioning, client- and family-centered care for diverse populations, leadership development, and therapeutic nursing interventions.

Class sizes in the BSN degree program are kept to a minimum and are taught by instructors with extensive experience and credibility in the nursing field. Hands-on practice in our on-campus skills lab and simulation lab, as well as in a variety of hospitals, clinics and other public health care settings, begins within your first year in the program. While the majority of BSN courses are classroom-based, you also have the option to complete a portion of your coursework online.

As a graduate of the BSN degree program, you are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). After successfully passing your NCLEX exam, you are able to enroll in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program to further your education and prepare yourself for advance nursing roles.

Admissions Requirements for a BSN Degree 

Clarkson College accepts students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program beginning in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicants must first meet all basic admissions criteria for Clarkson College to have your file reviewed by the committee:

  • 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA for math and science courses.
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Advanced Standing Credit

Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.

How we prepare
the best

  • No prerequisites required
  • Nursing coursework offered every semester, including summer
  • Early hands on experience in labs on campus and in clinical
  • Small class sizes
  • Board pass rates consistently above state and national average

Curriculum plan of required courses for BSN: Traditional Option

Total Semester Hours - 120

Tuition and Fees

Clarkson College offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.

There are two components to your student account: tuition and fees. Refer to Student Accounts for information regarding tuition, fees, and out of pocket expenses sorted by program.

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2026-27 Tuition

Item Cost
Undergraduate Tuition $691 / credit-hour
Fees
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150 / each

For a complete breakdown of costs and situational expenses, view the Academic Catalog.

Career Overview

Median Salary

$86,070
Payscale.com, 2024

Job Outlook

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2032. 
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

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