Distance Education Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing - Advanced Generalist Track

Effective May 6, 2019 (Summer I term).  

 

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Advanced Generalist Track
Degree Type Master of Science 
Total Program Credits 36
Program Length (full time) 6 trimesters
   Non-Military Rate  Military Rate1
Tuition Cost  (per credit) $635
 $540
Total Tuition Cost    $22,860
 $19,440
STRF 2 $0
 $0
Technology Fee3 $3,000
 $3,000
Estimate for Program Supplies4
$170
 $170
Estimated Total Program Cost
$26,030
 $22,610

Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

2  You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator Track

Effective May 6, 2019 (Summer I term).  

 

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator Track
Degree Type Master of Science 
Total Program Credits 36
Program Length (full time) 6 trimesters
   Non-Military Rate  Military Rate1
Tuition Cost  (per credit) $635
 $540
Total Tuition Cost    $22,860
 $19,440
STRF 2 $0
 $0
Technology Fee3 $3,000
 $3,000
Estimate for Program Supplies4
$170
 $170
Estimated Total Program Cost
$26,030
 $22,610

Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

2  You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Leader Track

Effective May 6, 2019 (Summer I term).  

 

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Leader Track
Degree Type Master of Science 
Total Program Credits 36
Program Length (full time) 6 trimesters
   Non-Military Rate  Military Rate1
Tuition Cost  (per credit) $635
 $540
Total Tuition Cost    $22,860
 $19,440
STRF 2 $0
 $0
Technology Fee3 $3,000
 $3,000
Estimate for Program Supplies4
$170
 $170
Estimated Total Program Cost
$26,030
 $22,610

Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

2  You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

Master of Science in Nursing - Informatics Track

Effective May 6, 2019 (Summer I term).  

 

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Informatics Track
Degree Type Master of Science 
Total Program Credits 36
Program Length (full time) 6 trimesters
   Non-Military Rate  Military Rate1
Tuition Cost  (per credit) $635
 $540
Total Tuition Cost    $22,860
 $19,440
STRF 2 $0
 $0
Technology Fee3 $3,000
 $3,000
Estimate for Program Supplies4
$170
 $170
Estimated Total Program Cost
$26,030
 $22,610

Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

2  You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

Master of Public Health

Effective September 2, 2019 (Fall I term).

 

Accelerated track*

Master Of Public Health

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

42

Program Length(full time)

3 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate1

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$575

$489

Total Tuition Cost

$24,150

$20,538

STRF2

$0

$0

Technology Fee3

$1,500

$1,500

Estimate for Program Supplies4

$50

$50

Estimated Total Program Cost

$25,700

$22,088

 

Working Professional track*

 

Master Of Public Health

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

42

Program Length(full time)

6 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate1

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$575

$489

Total Tuition Cost

$24,150

$20,538

STRF2

$0

$0

Technology Fee3

$3,000

$3,000

Estimate for Program Supplies4

$50

$50

Estimated Total Program Cost

$27,200

$23,588

 

*Upon enrollment, students select an Accelerated or Working Professional track. The track determines the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students electing to take an Accelerated track will attempt two courses per term, and students that select the Working Professional track will attempt one course a term.

1 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.

2 You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

3 Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.

Master of Health Administration

Effective September 2, 2019 (Fall I term).  

 

Accelerated track*

 

Master Of Health Administration (MHA)

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

36

Program Length(full time)

3 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate1

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$625

$531

Total Tuition Cost

$22,500

$19,116

STRF2

$0

$0

Technology Fee3

$1,500

$1,500

Estimate for Program Supplies4

$50

$50

Estimated Total Program Cost

$24,050

$20,666

 

 

Working Professional track*

 

Master Of Health Administration (MHA)

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

36

Program Length(full time)

6 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate1

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$625

$531

Total Tuition Cost

$22,500

$19,116

STRF2

$0

$0

Technology Fee3

$3,000

$3,000

Estimate for Program Supplies4

$50

$50

Estimated Total Program Cost

$25,550

$22,166

 

*Upon enrollment, students select an Accelerated or Working Professional track.  The track determines the pace at which students complete their degree.  In most cases, students electing to take an Accelerated track will attempt two courses per term, and students that select the Working Professional track will attempt one course a term.  

Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

2  You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

RN to Master of Science in Nursing - Advanced Generalist Track

Effective September 2, 2019 (Fall I term).  

Accelerated track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) -Advanced Generalist

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

6 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$3,000

$3,000

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$34,535

$29,843

 

Working Professional track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) -Advanced Generalist

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

10 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$5,000

$5,000

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$36,535

$31,843

*Upon enrollment, students select an Accelerated or Working Professional track. The track determines the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students electing to take an Accelerated track will attempt two courses per term, and students that select the Working Professional track will attempt one course a term. 

1 Includes 42 credits for unobstructed RN License, assumes 48 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 51 credits are required to be taken at WCU.

2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

5 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

RN to Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator Track

Effective September 2, 2019 (Fall I term).  

 

Accelerated track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) - Nurse Educator Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

6 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$3,000

$3,000

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$34,535

$29,843

 

Working Professional track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) - Nurse Educator Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

9 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$4,500

$4,500

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$36,035

$31,343

*Upon enrollment, students select an Accelerated or Working Professional track. The track determines the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students electing to take an Accelerated track will attempt two courses per term, and students that select the Working Professional track will attempt one course a term.

Includes 42 credits for unobstructed RN License, assumes 48 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 51 credits are required to be taken at WCU.

2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

RN to Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Leader Track

Effective September 2, 2019 (Fall I term).  

 

Accelerated track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) - Nurse Leader Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

6 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$3,000

$3,000

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$34,535

$29,843

 

Working Professional track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) - Nurse Leader Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

9 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$4,500

$4,500

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$36,035

$31,343

*Upon enrollment, students select an Accelerated or Working Professional track. The track determines the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students electing to take an Accelerated track will attempt two courses per term, and students that select the Working Professional track will attempt one course a term.

Includes 42 credits for unobstructed RN License, assumes 48 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 51 credits are required to be taken at WCU.

2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.  

RN to Master of Science in Nursing - Informatics Track

Effective September 2, 2019 (Fall I term).

 

Accelerated track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) - Informatics Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

6 trimesters

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$3,000

$3,000

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$34,535

$29,843

 

Working Professional track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (RN To MSN) - Informatics Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1411

Program Length(full time)

9 trimesters

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

Tuition Cost(per credit)

$615

$523

Total Tuition Cost

$31,365

$26,673

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$4,500

$4,500

Estimate for Program Supplies5

$170

$170

Estimated Total Program Cost

$36,035

$31,343

 

*Upon enrollment, students select an Accelerated or Working Professional track. The track determines the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students electing to take an Accelerated track will attempt two courses per term, and students that select the Working Professional track will attempt one course a term.

1 Includes 42 credits for unobstructed RN License, assumes 48 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 51 credits are required to be taken at WCU.

2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.

3 You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

4 Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

5 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.

RN to Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Effective September 2, 2019 (Fall I term)  

 

Accelerated track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1581

Program Length(full time)

10 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

RN to MSN Core(per credit x 27 credits)

$615

$523

FNP Core(per credit cost x 26 credits)

$785

$667

Total Tuition Cost

$46,750

$39,740

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$5,000

$5,000

Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation5

$1,620

$1,620

Estimated Total Program Cost

$53,370

$46,360

 

Working Professional track*

 

RN To Master Of Science In Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

1581

Program Length(full time)

12 trimesters

 

Non-Military Rate

Military Rate2

RN to MSN Core(per credit x 27 credits)

$615

$523

FNP Core(per credit cost x 26 credits)

$785

$667

Total Tuition Cost

$46,750

$39,740

STRF3

$0

$0

Technology Fee4

$6,000

$6,000

Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation5

$1,620

$1,620

Estimated Total Program Cost

$54,370

$47,360

*Upon enrollment, students select an Accelerated or Working Professional track. The track determines the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students electing to take an Accelerated track will attempt two courses per term, and students that select the Working Professional track will attempt one course a term.

1 Includes 42 credits for unobstructed RN License, assumes 48 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 68 credits are required to be taken at WCU.

2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

3  You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

5 Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and FNP predictor exams for FNP students.  Supplies become student purchases once issued to students.  Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds.  For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.  

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Effective May 6, 2019 (Summer I term).  

 

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Degree Type Master of Science 
Total Program Credits 53
Program Length (full time) 9 trimesters
   Non-Military Rate  Military Rate1
RN to MSN Core (per credit x 27 credits) $635
$540
FNP Core (per credit cost x 26 credits) $785 $667
Total Tuition Cost    $37,555
$31,922
STRF 2 $0
$0
Technology Fee3 $4,500
$4,500
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation4
$1,620
$1,620
Estimated Total Program Cost
$43,675
$38,042

Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employee, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.  

2  You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all of part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1)You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3)The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; 4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; 5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

4 Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and FNP predictor exams for FNP students.  Supplies become student purchases once issued to students.  Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds.  For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.