Ken Paxton’s opening campaign ad just ended James Talarico. I can’t believe Democrats nominated this dude. Jasmine Crockett would have been a much tougher opponent.
just maybe... she went to the wrong university?
For the most accurate/current figures, visit the schools’ financial aid or nursing program https://t.co/b2TdFtGu3Z’s a quick list of 10 universities/colleges offering 4-year BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) programs where the total estimated tuition (primarily in-state/resident rates) is under $50,000 for the full https://t.co/AEXMyIp6We +2Costs are approximate (tuition + basic fees; exclude room/board/books), based on recent data, and vary by residency, year, and exact credits (typically 120). Always verify on the school’s site, as out-of-state rates are often much higher. Many public schools keep totals well under $50k for residents.
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) — Florida
~$12,500–$15,000 total (very low per-credit rates).fscj.edu
University of North Carolina at Pembroke — North Carolina
~$4,000–$20,000 total (in-state; one of the lowest annual rates).onlineu.comTexas A&M International University — Texas
Low in-state tuition, typically well under $40k total for BSN.
Western Carolina University — North Carolina
Strong affordability for in-state students (related RN-BSN data shows very low costs).nurse.orgFayetteville State University — North Carolina
In-state totals often under $20k–$30k range for the program.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) — North Carolina
In-state annual ~$7k–$8k tuition/fees → ~$30k–$40k over 4 years.uncw.eduOhio University-Eastern (or main campus options) — Ohio
Affordable public rates, frequently listed in low-cost BSN rankings.
New Mexico State University — New Mexico
In-state yearly costs keep 4-year total comfortably under $50k.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (or related AR publics) — Arkansas
Per-credit rates support totals in the $20k–$45k range in-state.
Great Basin College or similar Nevada/lower-cost Western publics — Nevada/West
Very low resident rates for BSN-track programs.registerednursing.orgNotes:
These are generally public institutions where in-state tuition makes the $50k threshold achievable. Out-of-state or private schools rarely hit this for a full traditional BSN.nursejournal.orgMany students start at community college (even cheaper) then transfer to complete the BSN.
Factor in scholarships, aid, and living costs — net price can be much lower. Check NCLEX pass rates and accreditation (CCNE/ACEN) for quality.