Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas

The Dallas campus serves commuter students with minimal traditional college amenities—no dorms, Greek life, or athletics. Facebook posts highlight small cohort sizes and career-focused networking, while Niche reviews note a no-frills environment centered on nursing labs and clinical prep.

• Location: Situated in Dallas’ healthcare corridor for easy clinical access.
• Demographics: Primarily adult learners balancing work/family obligations.
• Social life: Limited to ad-hoc study groups and school-organized professional events.

Outcomes data reveals mixed ROI: graduates earn a median $32,840 one year post-graduation (below national RN averages), while the 53% graduation rate suggests academic challenges. EDsmart calculates a -75.3% ROI, likely due to high costs relative to earnings.

• Licensure prep: Program focuses on NCLEX readiness but doesn’t publish pass rates for Dallas.
• Attrition: Nearly half of enrollees don’t complete the program.
• Earnings: Alumni salaries lag behind public nursing school graduates in Texas.

With a $43,045 sticker price and average net cost of $29,454 after aid, AZCN-Dallas is among the pricier nursing options. While 100% of students qualify for federal loans, the $6,214 average aid package leaves significant gaps, raising debt concerns.

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• Comparative cost: 20-30% higher than local community college RN programs.
• Hidden fees: Clinical supplies and uniforms add $1,000+ in unreported costs.

AZCN-Dallas fills a niche for career-changers seeking the fastest BSN path—no prerequisites, open admissions, and year-round enrollment. However, its high-cost, high-attrition model demands scrutiny: the convenience of accelerated coursework comes with financial and academic risks that outperform its modest graduate earnings.