Nursing decision tools
Free, data-driven tools to help you compare programs, plan your education, and navigate nursing licensure.
Interactive calculators & planners
Nursing pathway planner
Enter your current credentials and goal role to get a personalized degree pathway with estimated timelines and costs.
Financial toolNursing program ROI calculator
Estimate how long it takes to recover tuition costs based on your expected starting salary and living expenses.
Licensing toolCompact state eligibility checker
Instantly check whether your nursing license covers practice in another state under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Data, comparisons & research
Databases and reports that pair well with the tools above — also linked from the site header under Tools & data.
Compare nursing programs
Tuition, NCLEX pass rates, accreditation, and flexibility side by side for up to three programs.
DataNCLEX pass rates by state
First-time pass rates by school and state, with filters to narrow your list.
RankingsBest NCLEX pass-rate schools
Programs with standout board-exam outcomes — good for shortlisting schools.
DataAdmissions difficulty
Reach, match, and likely programs using acceptance signals and prerequisites.
RankingsProgram flexibility rankings
Evening, weekend, online, and asynchronous options scored in one place.
ReportsResearch reports
Original nursing education and workforce reports with cited primary sources.
For methodology and editorial standards, see how we rank and score programs. Situation-specific guides (night classes, weekend programs, financing, and more) are in the same menu.