Pre-Nursing Studies

CIP 51.1105 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

89 total including inactive

States

Across 14 states

Graduates (2025)

1,468

Total completions

Pre-Nursing Studies is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 14 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are North Carolina, Mississippi and Texas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Tuition

$2,432

In-state annual rate

In-state tuition ranges from $624 to $7,728.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 147 (10.0%)

Female: 1,321 (90.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 917 (62.5%)

Certificate: 551 (37.5%)

Where Can You Study Pre-Nursing Studies?

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