Nursing

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With dedicated faculty, challenging coursework, and access to top-notch clinical facilities, WCJC’s nursing programs are uniquely designed to help prepare students for rewarding healthcare careers. Through hands-on training, you’ll learn how to use sound clinical judgment and provide patient- and community-centered care. Saving others’ lives just might change yours.

NOTICE:

The Wharton County Junior College, Associate Degree Nursing, is pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA (cneaaccreditation@nln.org) no later than September 22, 2025.

Nursing Programs

Ready to embark on a dynamic and gratifying career in nursing? Explore the program options below to see which path is right for you.

Licensed Vocational Nursing

In this in-person, 24-credit-hour program, you’ll get experiential training in taking vitals, communicating with patients, and providing foundational care. After you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared to work in a nursing home, hospital, school, physician’s office, or other healthcare location.

Associate Degree Nursing

The ADN program is anchored in community-based care, giving you the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations alongside experienced healthcare providers. This 22-month program will give you all the training you need to practice as a registered nurse.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Looking to expand your nursing horizons? WCJC offers the ability to obtain a BSN degree with local affiliated four-year institutions. Learn the ins and outs of healthcare technology and evidence-based care in a program designed to help drive your nursing career.
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Nursing Application Requirements

Program Costs

  • Tuition/Fees: $3,420
  • Technology Fee: $240
  • Student Fees: $3,025
  • Liability/Incident Insurance: $140
  • Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check: $305
  • Physical Exam/Immunizations: $250
  • Laptop: $500
  • Books: $1156
  • Uniforms: $300
  • Testing Fees: $130
  • Licensure Fees: $400

One-Year Total: $9,866

  • Out-of-District Wharton Campus Tuition/Fees: $5,256
  • Out-of-District Sugar Land Tuition/Fees: $5,616
  • Out-of-State Tuition/Fees: $7,128
  • Technology Fee: $240
  • Student Fees: $3,025
  • Liability/Incident Insurance: $140
  • Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check: $305
  • Physical Exam/Immunizations: $250
  • Laptop: $500
  • Books: $1156
  • Uniforms: $300
  • Testing Fees: $130
  • Licensure Fees: $400

One-Year Out-of-District Wharton Campus Total: $11,702

One-Year Out-of-District Sugar Land Campus Total: $12,062

One-Year Out-of-State Total: $13,574

  • Tuition/Fees: $2,280
  • Technology Fee: $180
  • Student Fees: $2,300
  • Liability/Incident Insurance: $70
  • Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check: $255
  • Physical Exam/Immunizations: $250
  • Laptop: $500
  • Books: $956
  • Uniforms: $200
  • Testing Fees: $65
  • Learning Assessment: $384
  • Licensure Fees: $400

One-Year Total: $7,840

  • Out-of-District Tuition/Fees: $3,657
  • Out-of-State Tuition/Fees: $4,905
  • Technology Fee: $180
  • Student Fees: $2,300
  • Liability/Incident Insurance: $70
  • Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check: $255
  • Physical Exam/Immunizations: $250
  • Laptop: $500
  • Books: $956
  • Uniforms: $200
  • Testing Fees: $65
  • Learning Assessment: $384
  • Licensure Fees: $400

One-Year Out-of-District Total: $9,217

One-Year Out-of-State Total: $10,456

The DAISY Foundation

The Diseases Attacking the Immune System (DAISY) Foundation was established in 1999 by the Barnes family, who sought to honor the memory of their 33-year-old family member, Patrick, who died of an auto-immune disease. Inspired by the compassionate care Patrick received, the Barnes family wanted to help support the students on their way to becoming life-changing caretakers.

Each year, the DAISY Foundation provides the Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students who demonstrate a commitment to delivering exceptional clinical care. We’re proud to partner with the foundation to support future nurses on their career pathways.
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The Daisy Foundation
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WCJC’s nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

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Helpful Resources

By earning your nursing degree, you’re joining the ranks of a robust and thriving community of nursing professionals across the country. Use the links below to explore the many governing organizations that support the nation’s healthcare workers.

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