Boston College

Boston College’s Connell School of Nursing (CSON) offers CCNE-accredited programs that combine academic rigor with extensive clinical practice, preparing graduates for licensure and professional success.

Programs Offered

• BSN (Traditional) – On Campus, 48-month program, $220,000 total, 90% graduation rate
• DNP – Online + Campus, 36-month program, $82,000 total, 90% graduation rate
• DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – On Campus, 36-month program
• MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) – On Campus, 24-month program
• MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner – Online + Campus, $67,500 total, 24-month program, 90% graduation rate
• MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Online + Campus, $67,500 total, 24-month program, 90% graduation rate
• PhD in Nursing – On Campus, $150,000 total, 60-month program, 90% graduation rate

Clinical Training & Hospital Partnerships

• Partners with over 85 clinical sites in the Boston area, coordinated by the Clinical Placement Office
• Extensive simulation facilities for hands-on training
• Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency in partnership with VA Boston Healthcare System
• Named hospital partners: Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, VA Boston Healthcare System

Admissions

• Undergraduate: Minimum GPA of 2.67 required to remain in good standing; no TEAS/HESI thresholds specified. Progression requires passing each course in sequence.
• BSN (Traditional): Minimum GPA of 2.7; accepts up to 60 transfer credits.
• Graduate (PhD): Minimum GPA of 3.0 (competitive applicants typically exceed this).

Schedule & Format

• BSN: Four-year, eight-semester, full-time, in-person program with no online/hybrid or part-time options. Includes a flexible semester in junior year for study abroad or adjusted clinical hours.
• Clinical sequencing determined by the Undergraduate Programs Office; no evening/weekend cohorts or multiple start times.

Why Choose Boston College?

• CCNE-accredited programs meeting nationally recognized standards for nursing education.
• 98% NCLEX pass rate and 95% graduation rate, exceeding national benchmarks.
• Median annual wage for RNs: $93,600 (BLS, May 2024); BSN graduates typically earn 10–20% more than associate-degree holders.
• Strong career pipeline: 189,100 RN job openings projected annually through 2034 (BLS).

What to Consider When Evaluating a Nursing School

• Accreditation: Ensure programmatic accreditation from CCNE or ACEN, in addition to regional accreditation.
• NCLEX Pass Rates: National average is 87–89%; Boston College’s rate is 98%.
• Clinical Partnerships: Diverse, high-quality hands-on experience through hospital and community health partnerships.
• Student Support: Academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, and NCLEX prep resources.
• Career Placement: Employer partnerships facilitating hiring of new graduates.