Pre-Nursing Studies
A pre-nursing line of study prepares the student for the transfer into a Bachelor of Science program at a 3rd-year (junior) level. It covers a lot of the skills needed to be successful in the full nursing program. Courses can include: communications, sociology, probability and statistics, biology and English.
There’s a focus on psychology and humanities at this level, as nurses often face challenging situations dealing with patients and their families. A strong understanding of the varying situations at hand is imperative with today’s nurses.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the demand for nurses is expected to increase 7% through 2029 and the average annual salary for a registered nurse (May 2020) is $75,330. As a cost-saving option, many community colleges offer the pre-nursing training as a way to offset the cost of the same path at a traditional learning institution.
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Matching Pre-Nursing Studies Colleges
Georgia Military College
Four or more years; Public; $6,390 average out-state tuition; $6,390 average in-state tuition |
Tulsa Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,101 average out-state tuition; $2,701 average in-state tuition |
Holmes Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
University of Alaska Anchorage
Four or more years; Public; $23,072 average out-state tuition; $7,224 average in-state tuition |
Three Rivers College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,260 average out-state tuition; $4,260 average in-state tuition |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,000 average out-state tuition; $3,000 average in-state tuition |
Northeast Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,410 average out-state tuition; $3,150 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Pre-Nursing Studies Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal PolicyMorris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation |
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award $25,000 |
deadline May 16, 2025 |
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Nursing Scholarship - University of JamestownUniversity of Jamestown |
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award $13,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Bamberger Foundation Nursing ScholarshipWestminster College, Utah |
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award $12,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Navy Nurse Candidate ProgramNAVAL MEDICAL MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Helene Fuld Health Trust ScholarshipNew York University, College of Nursing |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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Provident Allied Health Undergraduate ScholarshipCook County Health |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 18, 2025 |
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Healthcare ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
Pre-Nursing Studies Related Majors
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Physician Associate/Assistant
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dentistry
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Public Health
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing