Online Nursing & Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Programs | WGU Skip to content Skip to Chat DEGREES & PROGRAMS Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing and Healthcare Designed for Better Patient Outcomes Apply Now Therese, B.S. Nursing grad Online Nursing & Healthcare Bachelor's Degrees Health & Nursing COMPARE Nursing (Prelicensure) – B.S. VIEW DEGREE A one-of-a-kind nursing program that prepares you to be an RN and a... A one-of-a-kind nursing program that prepares you to be an RN and a baccalaureate-prepared nurse: MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Locations: Due to in-person clinical requirements, students must be full time residents of Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin to enroll in this program. The coursework in this program is offered online, but there are in-person requirements. Tuition: $8,755 per 6-month term for the first 4 terms of pre-nursing coursework and $8,755 per 6-month term for the remaining 4 terms of clinical nursing coursework. Time: This program has a set pace and an expected completion time of 4 years. Certain coursework may be accelerated to finish faster. WGU offers the prelicensure program in areas where we have partnerships with healthcare employers to provide practice sites and clinical coaches to help teach you and inspire you on your path to becoming a nurse. If you don't live in one of our prelicensure states or don't qualify to apply, consider getting our Bachelor's in Health and Human Services instead. This degree allows you to work inside the healthcare industry, while also working directly with patients who need help. Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program: Community Health Women's and Children's Nursing Pathology Physiology Research Health & Nursing COMPARE Nursing (RN-to-BSN Online) – B.S. VIEW DEGREE An online BSN degree program for registered nurses (RNs) seeking the added... An online BSN degree program for registered nurses (RNs) seeking the added theoretical depth, employability, and respect that a bachelor's degree brings: MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Time: The program is designed to be completed in 1 year. Tuition: $5,325 per 6-month term. Courses : 23 total courses in this program. Transfers: Students can transfer up to 90 credits. Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program: Healthcare Policy and Economics Information Technology in Nursing Practice Anatomy and Physiology Applied Healthcare Statistics If you don't currently have an RN and don't qualify for your nursing prelicensure program, consider getting our Bachelor's in Health and Human Services instead. This degree allows you to work inside the healthcare industry in a unique way. Health & Nursing COMPARE Health and Human Services – B.S. VIEW DEGREE An online health degree program for students who are committed to making a... An online health degree program for students who are committed to making a difference for patients in a variety of ways. MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Time: 63% of students finish this program in 24 months Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term Courses: 35 total courses in this program Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program: Epidemiology Community and Public Health Cultural Awareness Pathophysiology Healthcare Values and Ethics Substance Abuse Support This degree allows you to work inside the healthcare industry, while also directly working with patients who need help. Health & Nursing COMPARE Health Information Management – B.S. VIEW DEGREE A program designed for future leaders in HIM.... A program designed for future leaders in HIM. MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Time: 61% of grads earned this degree in 36 months or less. Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term. Courses : 36 total courses in this program. Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program: Medical Terminology Healthcare System Applications Health Information Law and Regulations Healthcare Project Management Data Analytics and Information Governance This CAHIIM-accredited program makes you eligible for the RHIA exam. Compare with B.S. Business – Healthcare Management Health & Nursing COMPARE Psychology – B.S. VIEW DEGREE An online psychology program for students who want to make a difference in... An online psychology program for students who want to make a difference in their life, and the lives of others. MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Time: 95% of students finish similar programs in less than 4 years. Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term. Courses: 34 total courses in this program. Skills for your résumé included in this program: Social psychology Consumer psychology Adult psychology Mental health awareness Psychopathology This degree allows you to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field of psychology and can prepare you for additional certifications or careers. Health & Nursing COMPARE Health Science – B.S. VIEW DEGREE An online health science program designed for students who want real-world... An online health science program designed for students who want real-world skills for valuable health careers. MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Time: 63% of students finish similar programs in 24 months. Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term Courses: 28 total courses in this program Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program: Epidemiology Disease prevention Behavioral health Substance abuse support Health research Medical technology This degree prepares you with relevant industry skills and experience that will help you move forward in your healthcare career. Health & Nursing COMPARE Public Health - B.S. VIEW DEGREE This online bachelor's degree in public health will prepare you to impact... This online bachelor's degree in public health will prepare you to impact your community and make a difference. MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Time: 63% of students finish similar programs in 24 months. Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term Courses: 33 total courses in this program Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program: Cognitive psychology Public health approaches Epidemiology Biopsychosocial health models This degree prepares you with relevant industry skills and experience that will help you move forward in your career. Business COMPARE Healthcare Administration – B.S. VIEW DEGREE You can become a healthcare industry leader:... You can become a healthcare industry leader: MORE DETAILS APPLY NOW Compare with B.S. Health Information Management Time: 63% of graduates finish within 17 months Tuition: $3,830 per 6-month term. Courses: 34 total courses in this program. Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program include: Management Communication Team Leadership Operations Scheduling Strategic Planning The online courses in this career-focused business degree program will prepare you with management-level skills and an up-to-date understanding of our healthcare delivery system. Time to Graduation 2.5 Years* The average time to complete a bachelor's degree with WGU is 2.5 years*, proving that WGU students are motivated and use the opportunity to control their speed to graduation. *WGU Internal Data Nursing Graduates 16,000+ In 2022, more than 7,000 nurses completed WGU's bachelor's in nursing (RN to BSN) degree program. Transfer Average 34 Credits Students transfer an average of 34 credits to bachelor's of business programs at WGU, helping them move through their degree program even faster. HEALTH AND NURSING BACHELOR'S DEGREES An Online Healthcare Degree that Prepares You to Make a Difference Nurses and healthcare professionals are constantly needed as the healthcare industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. The right degree gives you skills and credentials that allow you to impact patient outcomes, influence the industry in a positive way, and make a real difference in your community. Join the force of healthcare workers who are changing lives with a bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare from WGU. These bachelor's degree programs in nursing and healthcare are designed to fit your life and focused on preparing you for a meaningful and rewarding career. Whether you're just entering the field or looking to enhance your credentials, a bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare from WGU can help you meet your goals. Accredited, Respected, Recognized™ ABOUT ACCREDITATION The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at WGU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( ). The B.S. Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). These accreditations ensure that your degree is valuable to your employer and colleagues. WGU has partnered with The DAISY Foundation to honor WGU nursing faculty with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty. As a partner, WGU will be able to award faculty with this distinguished recognition for their meaningful contributions as nurse educators. Faculty members who are awarded The DAISY Award become lifelong honorees. Online. Nonprofit. Affordable.™ Explore Degrees Using Your Existing Knowledge and Experience on the Path to Helping Others If you already have extensive experience as a nurse or healthcare professional, the last thing you want is to spend more time sitting in a classroom (physical or virtual) relearning things you already know. But now you need a bachelor's degree to take the next step in your career. Your experience is a valuable asset at WGU. To complete your degree, you must demonstrate you understand and can perform the necessary skills and knowledge the healthcare industry demands. With WGU’s unique educational approach, you won’t have to spend unnecessary time studying the concepts you already know. You'll prove you know the material through carefully designed assessments under the guidance of a dedicated mentor. There are no class rooms, no need to log-in at a certain time, and no due-dates for assignments. WGU’s programs are designed to fit the demanding schedules of busy workers like you. COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION Competency: Demonstrated knowledge, skill, or ability required to advance in a degree program. At WGU, course competencies are defined by an expert council, including employers. AT YOUR OWN PACE At WGU, you are in charge of setting the pace. Spend time on areas where you need more understanding and accelerate in subjects where you already have knowledge. Celebrating Nurse Leaders with a Special Scholarship One thing the pandemic has shown us is just how much America needs nurses, especially nurse leaders. Named for Dr. Margaret McClure, the catalyst for today’s magnet hospital program, this $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to one recipient each quarter who has demonstrated activism or innovation in nursing that improves patient outcomes. McClure Scholarship Online Coursework & Hands-On Field Experience WGU’s healthcare degree programs are an innovative mix of online, competency-based coursework and hands-on, real-world experience. While most of your coursework will be completed online, post-licensure nursing programs include some field experiences that you’ll complete either where you work or in a nearby facility (where WGU will help to place you). How You'll Learn Clinical Rotations with Local Partners Prelicensure nursing students complete the clinical requirements with clinical partners in the local area. Undergraduate Leavitt School of Health students complete one interprofessional course that requires scheduled computer engagement for up to six sessions over the course of a month. Most other courses can be completed on your schedule and do not require a specific schedule of attendance. Prelicensure Details What Students Are Saying About WGU Our students say it best. See why their WGU experience means so much to them, and what makes us different. SEE MORE See Rhonda's story “I'm still amazed at how much I was able to accomplish with so little time. And at how much fun I had during the process. WGU was a great experience for me." —Rhonda B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN) grad "It is so easy to do while being a nurse, since it’s online you can work on your classes whenever you can. Not only that, it’s super affordable and I actually finished the BSN program in just one year!" —Alyssa Wilkerson B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN) grad “WGU's approach to online learning is like being in a live classroom, except you can do it in your bed at 10 o'clock at night, covered up with a laptop. With the job schedule that I had, I didn't really have time to sit through a traditional class. But by doing it through WGU, with the cohorts being recorded, I could do that whenever I wanted. I could send in questions beforehand, and actually hear them answered in the cohort. And if I needed to stop halfway through and go back and finish it the next day, I could do that.” — Christina Carey B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN) grad Where WGU Nursing & Healthcare Graduates Work Explore More Bachelor's Degree FAQs Most Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs take four years to complete. Some universities, like WGU, have a course format that allows students to finish coursework more quickly and graduate in less time. A bachelor's degree in nursing is often referred to as a BSN which stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing. A bachelor's degree requires more schooling than an associate degree. While an associate degree can be earned in fewer than two years, a bachelor's degree can take as long as four years. There are many healthcare bachelor's degrees including: Healthcare management Health and human services Health information management Health Science Nursing Psychology These are just a handful of the degrees you can get, and specializations may get even more specific. Jobs you can get with specific healthcare degrees include physical therapist, occupational therapist. medical librarian, nurse manager, and more. Yes! A bachelor's degree in nursing is a great pathway to a rewarding career as a nurse. Nurses with a BSN see a positive impact on patient outcomes, improving patient satisfaction and lowering mortality rates. They may also see higher salary and better job stability. There are several jobs you can get with a bachelor's degree in healthcare. While the available jobs vary depending on the specific degree you earn, here are some of the possible jobs: Nurse Physical therapist Athletic trainer Health services coordinator Healthcare consultant Health records manager The University Accreditation Newsroom Careers WGU Store For Students Student Portal Admissions Catalog Title IX Alumni Services Achievement Wallet Most Visited Links Business Programs Bachelor's Degrees Student Experience Online Degrees Scholarships Support Military Scholarships Financial Aid Faculty Testimonials Student Communities Cookie Policy