Nursing, B.S. (RN-BS Degree)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
There's a high demand for nurses who have bachelor's degrees. If you have your associate degree in nursing, NIUs accredited, online Bachelor of Science degree program can help you advance your education and your career at your own pace. You'll be able to complete your B.S. in nursing degree in a way that works with your busy schedule. In addition, you'll have the support of one of our online student success specialists and a dedicated advisor. They'll work with you from admission to graduation, helping ensure you meet all the degree requirements.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
160 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $47,835.00 |
| Books | $5,880.00 |
| Fees | $8,957.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $64,672.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
All students must meet the requirements for admission to NIU and to the School of Nursing & Health Studies. See https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml to apply to NU. Contact the School of Nursing for more information about this program, at 833-358-1715 and at niuonline@niu.edu .
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Admission to NIU and Nursing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Nursing, B.S. (RN-BS Degree)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
There's a high demand for nurses who have bachelor's degrees. If you have your associate degree in nursing, NIUs accredited, online Bachelor of Science degree program can help you advance your education and your career at your own pace. You'll be able to complete your B.S. in nursing degree in a way that works with your busy schedule. In addition, you'll have the support of one of our online student success specialists and a dedicated advisor. They'll work with you from admission to graduation, helping ensure you meet all the degree requirements.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
160 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $47,835.00 |
| Books | $5,880.00 |
| Fees | $8,957.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $64,672.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
All students must meet the requirements for admission to NIU and to the School of Nursing & Health Studies. See https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml to apply to NU. Contact the School of Nursing for more information about this program, at 833-358-1715 and at niuonline@niu.edu .
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Admission to NIU and Nursing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)