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Expand your role with a Nursing degree

Our online nursing degree programs help you elevate from RN to prepare for new career opportunities. Plus, you can take one-course at a time so you can balance work, life and school.

Accredited for 45+ years

Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.

C C N E Accredited

* The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Save time & money

  • Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, or you’ll get the best savings you qualify for. 
  • Our Nursing Bridge Program is designed for RNs who have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, to help working nurses more quickly earn their MSN.
  • Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
  • Two ways to earn and save on your RN-BSN. We offer a competency-based BSN that you can complete in less than a year and under $10K. Or our tradition BSN program can be completed in 14 months and for less than $14K when you transfer both your RN license and associate degree in nursing (ADN).
  • No application fee, no SAT or GMAT test requirements, and we’ll even request your prior college transcripts for you, at no cost to you, when possible.

Exceptional flexibility

  • Balance it all - work, family and school – with a university built for busy adults like you. Courses are just 5-6 weeks long, so you can balance life while staying on track to graduate, plus our 24/7 online classroom gives you the freedom to learn when you want.
  • Highly rated 1-on-1 support, available 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
  • Start your degree when you’re ready, with up to 16 opportunities to start your bachelor’s degree and 8 opportunities to start your master’s degree a year.

Career-relevant education

  • Eight online nursing programs aligned to 40 real-world careers
  • Career Services for Life® commitment. Your degree gives you access to career coaching, resume building and interview prep. For life.
  • Our instructors are accomplished professionals who average 28+ years of experience.

85%

of our surveyed students rated their interactions with academic counselors 5-STARS [1]

80%

of our surveyed students recommend their instructors to others [2]

6%

faster than avg. projected job growth, 2022-2032, according to BLS. [3]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
[2] Student End of Course Study, September 2022-August 2023 (139,234 respondents)
[3] The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Nursing degrees

Master of Science in Nursing alum

I persevered, and in the end, my master’s degree provided me additional education and background to aid me in my professional career.”

Jennifer W.

Master of Science in Nursing, '18

I persevered, and in the end, my master’s degree provided me additional education and background to aid me in my professional career.”

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