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Nursing


2 Certificates 1 Associate Degree 1 Bachelor's Degree
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Do you want a health care career that’s always in high demand? Would you like a challenging job where no day is the same? If so, think about becoming a nurse. A critical nursing shortage ensures immediate work for new graduates who have the skills and professionalism to take on this challenging but rewarding career.

For information about our online RN to BSN program, visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing page.

Nursing at a Glance

Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.

Certificate Programs

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$1,500-$1,782

Estimated time to complete1:

2-8 months

  • Brookhaven
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake3

Associate Degrees

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$5,940

Estimated time to complete1:

2 years

  • Brookhaven
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake3

Bachelor's Degree

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$11,880

Estimated time to complete1:

4 years

  • Brookhaven
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake3

Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?

Workforce Training

Dallas College offers fast, flexible credentials designed with local employers to help you quickly start or advance your career.

Can I Get a Job?

Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.

Pathway Specialist

Credit Certificates

Dallas College offers credit certificates that provide focused, career-ready skills recognized by employers.

Can I Get a Job?

Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.

Pathway Specialist

Associate Degrees

Dallas College's associate degrees provide a strong academic foundation for career entry or transfer to a four-year institution.

Can I Transfer?

Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.

  • If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
  • You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
  • The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.

If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.

Pathway Specialist

Bachelors Degrees

Dallas College offers bachelor's degrees designed to help you advance your career with a higher level of expertise.

Can I Transfer?

Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.

  • If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
  • You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
  • The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.

If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.

Pathway Specialist

Transfer Degrees

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider the Core Curriculum, Transfer Pathways, or degrees like the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science, which are designed to be widely accepted at other institutions.

Can I Transfer?

Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.

  • If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
  • You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
  • The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.

If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.

Pathway Specialist

Questions About Degrees and Certificates?

We know applying to college can be confusing. If you are not yet a Dallas College student, you have a whole team of recruitment coaches to help guide you through programs and the enrollment process.

Current students, contact your success coach (advisor) who can answer any questions you have about Nursing programs and your degree and certificate options.

Contact a Recruitment Coach

What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Make a difference in people’s lives providing hands-on medical care that helps to diagnose and treat patients. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!

two female nurses and one male doctor examining a male patient lying on a stretcher

Acute Care Nurses

$47/hr

Median Salary

5739

Job Openings

+14%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Service Orientation
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Coordination
  • Active Learning
Businessman and two doctors talking and shaking hands

Medical and Health Services Managers

$53/hr

Median Salary

1984

Job Openings

+31%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Writing
  • Social Perceptiveness
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Nurse Practitioners

$63/hr

Median Salary

672

Job Openings

+55%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Writing
  • Speaking
Doctor pointing at tablet and talking to a nurse

Registered Nurses

$47/hr

Median Salary

5739

Job Openings

+14%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Service Orientation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Writing

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

“Our instructors had high expectations and saw our potential. They let us know that it wasn’t going to be easy, but it wasn’t going to be insurmountable either.” Read Dolores (Dee) Schueler, BSN, LVN, RN, CRNI's story.
Dolores Schueler
Dolores (Dee) Schueler, BSN, LVN, RN, CRNI
Director of Nurses USBioservices

A Look Inside the Nursing Program

In the world of health care, the role of a registered nurse is indispensable. But what if there was a way to elevate your career, broaden the knowledge and unlock a world of possibilities? Introducing the online registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Dallas College. Many health care facilities now prefer a require nurses to hold a BSN, especially for leadership roles or specialized positions.

It can also be a stepping stone for those considering advanced nursing degrees, such as the master of Science in nursing or even a doctor of nursing practice. With Dallas College's online oriented BSN program, you can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing that includes flexible, fast track or part time options taught by experienced faculty. Elevate your nursing career with a BSN from Dallas College.

Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future.

​​If you are not currently enrolled at Dallas College, complete the Dallas College Application first.​​​​ Admissions into Dallas College is not admissions into the Nursing Program.

The Nursing program has its own admissions process, timeline and requirements. Visit the School of Health Sciences Information Packets and Sessions page to view the Nursing information packets.

This program also requires a criminal background check and drug testing.

Dallas College Nursing Program at Dallas College

The Dallas College Nursing Program at Dallas College is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

The Associate Degree nursing program at Dallas College at the Brookhaven Campus, El Centro Campus, Mountain View Campus and North Lake Campus located in Dallas, Texas is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Email: info@acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation with Conditions.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

The RN-BSN program at Dallas College

The RN-BSN program at Dallas College at the El Centro Campus located in Dallas, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Email: info@acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is initial accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

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Dallas College Published Achievement Data

NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

    
Published Outcomes - ACEN AY 2021-2022 AY 2022-2023 AY 2023-2024 AY 2024-2025
NCLEX Pass Rate No value No value No value No value
BH NCLEX Pass Rate 53/56=94% 49/51=96% 12/15=80% 39/47=82%
EC NCLEX Pass Rate 95/129=73% 56/63=88% 88/92=96% 75/78=96%
MV NCLEX Pass Rate 37/41=90% 37/45=82% 29/29=100% 30/32=94%
NL NCLEX Pass Rate See ECC See ECC 8/8=100% 25/29=86%
DC Aggregated NCLEX Pass Rate 185/226=81.9% 142/159=89.3% 137/144=95.1% 169/186=90%

Working in Nursing within 6 months after Graduation

    
Published Outcomes - ACEN AY 2021-2022 AY 2022-2023 AY 2023-2024 AY 2024-2025
Working in Nursing No value No value No value No value
BH Working in Nursing Rate 53/53=100% 46/51=91% 14/15=97% 44/44=100%
EC Working in Nursing Rate 68/75=91% 43/135=32% 17/17=100% 29/29=100%
MV Working in Nursing Rate 43/43=100% 46/46=100% 29/29=100% 32/32=100%
NL Working in Nursing Rate See ECC See ECC 32/32=100% 28/29=96%
DC Working in Nursing Rate 164/171=95% 135/232=58% 92/93=98% 133/134=92%

Graduation Rate 100% Time

   
Published Outcomes - ACEN AY 2021-2022 AY 2022-2023 AY 2023-2024 AY 2024-2025
Graduation Rate 100% No value No value No value No value
BH Graduation Rate 100% 53/100=56% 59/100=59% 18/37=49% 44/74=59%
EC Graduation Rate 100% 62/75=82% 63/64=98% 92/118=78% 28/61=46%
MV Graduation Rate 100% 41/77=53% 45/88=51% 27/70=39% 16/60=27%
NL Graduation Rate 100% See ECC See ECC 8/33=21% 29/64=45%
DC Aggregated Graduation Rate 100% N/A N/A 137/225=60% 117/259=45%

Graduation Rate 150% Time

   
Published Outcomes - ACEN AY 2021-2022 AY 2022-2023 AY 2023-2024 AY 2024-2025
Graduation Rate 150% No value No value No value No value
BH Graduation Rate 150% 59/100=59% 60/100=60% 18/37=49% 48/74=64%
EC Graduation Rate 150% 62/75=82% 62/75=82% 92/118=78% 29/61=48%
MV Graduation Rate 150% 51/77=66% 46/88=52% 29/70=41% 32/60=53%
NL Graduation Rate 150% See ECC See ECC 17/33=51% 21/64=33%
DC Aggregated Graduation Rate 150% N/A N/A 139/225=62% 130/259=50%

RN-BSN Program Outcomes - ACEN

2024-2025 Academic Year

  • Fall 2024: 84.00%
  • Spring 2025: 95.50%
  • Summer 2025: 87.50%
  • Aggregated Total: 88.20%

2025–2026 Academic Year

  • Fall 2025: 72.10%
  • Spring 2026: 95.00%
  • Summer 2026: TBD
  • Aggregated Total: 83.10%

Overall Program Track Completion: 85.7%

(26.2% completed; 59.5% in progress as of 3/9/2026)

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Updated June 25, 2026