BSN Program Costs

Below is an estimated cost breakdown of the 5-semester BSN program. Please note that additional expenses will be incurred throughout the program (listed last). These costs were based on NMSU's Fall 2026 tuition. For the most up-to-date costs in tuition please visit NMSU tuition and fees.

Level 1

 14 Credits (Includes 4 credit Pathophysiology)

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $342.76 NMSU Tuition $5,302.64
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$378.76
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,056.26 NMSU Tuition $15,291.64
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,092.26


Clinical Fees $100.00
Books (Estimated) $653.00

Total Resident

$6,055.64

Total Non-Resident

$16,044.64

Level 2

13 Credits

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $342.76 NMSU Tuition $4,923.88
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$378.76
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,056.26 NMSU Tuition $14,199.38
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,092.26


Clinical Fees $100.00
Books (Estimated) $585.00

Total Resident

$5,608.88

Total Non-Resident

$14,884.38

 

Level 3

10 Credits

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $342.76 NMSU Tuition $3,787.60
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$378.76
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,056.26 NMSU Tuition $10,922.60
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,092.26


Clinical Fees $100.00
Books (Estimated) $196.00

Total Resident

$4,083.60

Total Non-Resident

$11,218.60

Level 4

 15 Credits (Includes 3 credit Nursing elective)

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $342.76 NMSU Tuition $5,681.40
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$378.76
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,056.26 NMSU Tuition $16,383.90
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,092.26


Clinical Fees $200.00
Books (Estimated) $0.00

Total Resident

$5,781.40

Total Non-Resident

$16,483.90

 

Level 5

 14 Credits

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $342.76 NMSU Tuition $5,302.64
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$378.76
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,056.26 NMSU Tuition $15,291.64
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,092.26


Clinical Fees $200.00
Books (Estimated) $150.00

Total Resident

$5,652.64

Total Non-Resident

$15,641.64

Additional Expenses

 

Immunizations/Titers  $     798.00
CPR Card (American Heart Assoc. ONLY)  $        60.00
Uniforms/Shoes  $     310.00
Yearly drug screen ($40.00 x 2 years)  $       80.00
Yearly Background ($80.00 x 2 years)  $     160.00
QuantiFERON Gold (First year)  $     200.00
Total Cost  $  1,478.00

 

 

 

Total Estimated Cost of 5-Semester BSN Program

Resident
$28,660.16

Non-Resident
$75,751.16