Tuition & Fees

Your total cost at The Clarkson College depends on your program and course load. Below, you’ll find a quick overview of tuition rates and typical fees, followed by program-specific cost breakdowns to help you understand what you can expect to pay.

2026-27 Tuition Rates

Program Level Cost
Undergraduate Courses $691 per credit hour
RN to BSN Nursing Courses $345 per credit hour
Graduate (MSN & MHA) $785 per credit hour
Doctoral (DNP & Ed.D.) $1,028 per credit hour
Nurse Anesthesia $1,212 per credit hour

Find Your Program Costs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  • Tuition: $691 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $590 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $350 per semester
  • Estimated Additional Costs:
    • NCLEX Exam: $200
    • Licensure & Fingerprinting: approx. $178
    • Uniforms & Supplies: approx. $250

RN to BSN

  • Tuition: $345 per credit hour for nursing classes
    and $691 for all other undergraduate classes, including general education requirements
  • Program Fee: $200 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $350 per semester

Graduate Nursing (MSN)

  • Tuition: $785 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $0 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $175 per semester
  • Estimated Additional Costs:
    • Certification Exams: $315–$500 depending on certification

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

  • Tuition: $1,028 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $100 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $175 per semester

Nurse Anesthesia (DNP)

  • Tuition: $1,212 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $300 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $175 per semester
  • One-Time Enrollment Fee: $1,500
  • Estimated Additional Costs:
    • National Certification Exam: $1,310

Healthcare Business & Health Information Management

  • Tuition: $691 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $0 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $350 per semester
  • Estimated Additional Costs:
    • Course-related tools and certifications: $53–$203+

Radiography

  • Tuition: $691 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $250 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $350 per semester
  • Estimated Additional Costs:
    • Certification Exam: $225

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

  • Tuition: $691 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $225 per semester (traditional/transfer)
  • Technology Fee: $350 per semester
  • Estimated Additional Costs:
    • Board Exam: $800

Additional Fees

  • Technology Fee: $350 per semester (undergraduate), $175 per semester (graduate)
  • Enrollment Fee (first-time students): $150
  • Graduation Application Fee: $150
  • Payment Plan Service Charge: $40
  • Late Payment Fee: $35
  • Late Registration Fee: $50
  • Transcript Requests: $11 per request

Housing & Other Costs

  • Residence Hall (single occupancy): $4,050 per semester
  • Housing Deposit: $150
  • Parking: Contact Nebraska Medicine Parking Services at 402.559.8580

Important Notes

Program fees are charged once per semester based on your primary academic program and typically cover labs, exam preparation, and required services.

Some programs require additional background checks, drug screenings, or certifications. These costs typically range from $9 to $340 depending on requirements.

All tuition and fees are subject to change. For complete details and official policies, please refer to the academic catalog.