Non-tuition Related Nursing Program Expenses
The nursing curriculum requires additional expenses on top of those covered by tuition. This page outlines the approximate costs associated with each year of nursing school, including testing fees.
Year one approximate expenses
| Year one | Expenses |
|---|---|
| Books/media | $500 |
| Educational testing fee* | $953 |
| Laptop | $800 |
| Organization membership (optional) (NSNA, NERBNA, Global Health) | $50 |
| Total | $2,303 |
Year two approximate expenses
| Year two | Expenses |
|---|---|
| Clinical lab tote | $80 |
| CPR | $110 |
| Uniform (stethoscope, 2 tops, 2 pants, 2 name pins, patches, 1 lab jacket, shoes) | $500 |
| Health requirement tracking, background check, and toxicology screening | $150 |
| Books/media | $500 |
| Educational testing fee* | $953 |
| Organization membership (optional) (NSNA, NERBNA, Global Health) | $50 |
| Total | $2,843 |
Year three approximate expenses
| Year three | Expenses |
|---|---|
| Clinical lab tote | $105 |
| Parking expenses for clinical agencies | $200 (varies) |
| Books/media | $500 |
| Educational testing fee* | $953 |
| Organization membership (optional) (NSNA, NERBNA, Global Health) | $50 |
| Total | $1,808 |
Year four approximate expenses
| Year four | Expenses |
|---|---|
| CPR (if recertification is required) | $110 |
| Parking expenses for clinical agencies | $200 (varies) |
| Books/media | $500 |
| Educational testing fee* | $953 |
| Organization membership (optional) (NSNA, NERBNA, Global Health) | $50 |
| UMass Dartmouth nursing pin | $50 |
| MA NCLEX application | $400 (cost may vary based on state licensing fees) |
| Total | $2,263 |
*Educational testing fee is a per-semester fee assessed by the Bursar's Office to your eBill. Fee is assessed in semester 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 upon registration in nursing courses.