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NCLEX Pass Rates and Licensure Planning
Use NCLEX outcomes to understand how well nursing programs prepare students for RN or LPN licensure.
Quick answer
NCLEX pass rates are one of the clearest public outcome signals for nursing schools. A strong program usually performs above the state and national average over multiple years, but pass rates should be evaluated alongside admissions selectivity, graduation rates, student support, and clinical placement quality.
Key planning signals
- Compare first-time pass rates against state and national benchmarks.
- Use multi-year patterns when available; one-year swings can reflect small cohorts.
- Pair NCLEX data with admissions and affordability pages before applying.
NCLEX data tools
NCLEX pass rates by school
Search school-level NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN outcomes with filters.
Open resourceRankingHighest NCLEX pass-rate schools
Programs with standout board-exam outcomes for shortlisting.
Open resourceLicensureNursing license requirements
State-by-state rules for licensure, renewal, and continuing education.
Open resourceState NCLEX pages
Start with high-demand states or browse from the national NCLEX table.
California NCLEX pass rates
School-level pass rates and state context for California programs.
Open resourceTexasTexas NCLEX pass rates
Compare Texas nursing schools by first-time NCLEX outcomes.
Open resourceFloridaFlorida NCLEX pass rates
Review Florida program outcomes before building your application list.
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