Nursing AAS

Total Cost of Nursing AAS

(in-district) $8,532.00

Credit Hours to Complete: 72

Semesters to Complete: 6

Associate Degree in Nursing Requirements PDF

In addition to the Nursing AAS, we also offer:


Nursing Program Information Sessions in E201

February 8 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
March 23 from 10 11:30 a.m.
April 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Mandatory meeting for all applicants. No registration required.

Low-income individuals may qualify for the Health Professions Opportunity Grant.
Please contact the HPOG advisor at ahaller@mchenry.edu.

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Registered Nursing program is designed to prepare you to function as a professional nurse in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and private homes and offices. MCC's ADN program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination (NCLEX-RN), which may lead to licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).


What you need to know about getting your Nursing AAS (CIP 511601)

Occupations that the Nursing AAS prepares you for
Occupation and Occupational Profile Link SOC Code
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Post secondary 25-1072
Registered Nurses 29-1141
Additional Nursing AAS Costs
Expense Cost
Fees $1,019.00
Books and supplies $1,032.95
Total Expenses $2,051.95
Total Nursing AAS Costs
  in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $6,480.00 $18,637.20 $22,778.64 $22,778.64
Additional Nursing AAS Costs $2,051.95 $2,051.95 $2,051.95 $2,051.95
Program Total $8,532.00 $20,689.15 $24,830.59 $24,830.59
Nursing AAS Completion Data
Completers in FY11 24
Proportion Completing in Normal Time 0.0%
Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program
Type of Loan Loan Amount
Title IV Loans $-
Private Loans $-
Institutional Payments $-

Contact Information

Department Chair: (815) 455-8710

Weekend nursing course sections and clinicals available Spring 2012!

Nursing program applications due November 15.

Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.