Best Online BSN Programs

Online BSN graduates earn a median salary of $69,871 3 years after graduating, or $2,642 less than nurses who studied on-campus. Online BSN students will often be required to take part in practical lessons or clinical rotations near to where they live but can still attend classes online. BSN graduates usually become registered nurses after graduation, giving them licence to work in a variety of healthcare environments, from doctors offices to emergency rooms. Studying for a BSN in nursing is a great option for students who want a career with plenty of job growth. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Nursing

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida

Economic score 0.14

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $1,665

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $75,584

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 45%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Nursing

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, New York

Economic score 0.19

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $4,034

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $112,500

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Nursing
Economic score 0.21

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $2,948

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,716

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in Nursing
Economic score 0.22

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $4,058

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $115,301

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#5 in Nursing
Economic score 0.35

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $2,457

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,674

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#6 in Nursing
Economic score 0.35

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $5,752

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $111,925

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#7 in Nursing

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

Economic score 0.36

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $4,877

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,190

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#8 in Nursing

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, Indiana

Economic score 0.36

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $4,765

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,084

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 42%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#9 in Nursing
Economic score 0.37

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $11,159

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $139,795

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#10 in Nursing

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York

Economic score 0.43

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $8,973

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $111,965

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#11 in Nursing

SUNY Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, New York

Economic score 0.45

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $9,091

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $103,646

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 47%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#12 in Nursing

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida

Economic score 0.54

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $6,331

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,524

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#13 in Nursing

Eastern New Mexico University

Portales, New Mexico

Economic score 0.55

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $7,669

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $88,643

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 48%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#14 in Nursing

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Economic score 0.57

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $9,833

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $97,713

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#15 in Nursing
Economic score 0.58

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $8,149

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,301

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 44%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#16 in Nursing

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida

Economic score 0.64

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $9,107

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,822

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 42%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#17 in Nursing

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Economic score 0.66

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $8,935

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,042

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 45%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#18 in Nursing

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York

Economic score 0.68

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,940

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $113,576

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#19 in Nursing

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Economic score 0.71

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $6,319

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,916

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#20 in Nursing
Economic score 0.71

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $4,778

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,877

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below average for online schools nationally (48%) are show in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (34%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay an online bachelor's degree in registered nursing?

Years

1.8 years

The cost of the average online bachelor's degree in registered nursing is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 1.8 years.

How much do graduates with an online bachelor's degree in registered nursing earn?

Salary

$76,947

The median online bachelor's degree in registered nursing graduate earns $76,947 4 years after graduating.

How much does an online bachelor's degree in registered nursing cost?

Net cost

$17,930

The average annual cost of an online bachelor's degree in registered nursing is $17,930. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

How do online earnings compare to campus earnings?

Earning difference

- $2,564

The median earnings for an online bachelor's degree in registered nursing is $76,947, while the median earnings for a campus-based bachelor's degree in registered nursing is $79,511.