Professional Nursing (LPN-RN)

Program costs (2026-2027). Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) – 900 Clock Hours / 52 Weeks: Tuition (In-State) $2,628.00; Lab Fees $2,025.00; ATI/Exam Preparation $3,200.00; Professional Fee $285.00; Estimated Total Program Charges $8,138.00. Estimated upfront costs: entrance requirements (drug screen, fingerprinting, physical, CPR, registration, parking, etc.) $175.00; books $150.00; ATI TEAS exam $75.00; estimated upfront costs $400.00.

Registration fee. A registration fee of $60.00 is assessed for each new program of enrollment during the school year. The registration fee is non-refundable. Students returning to the same program during the 2026-2027 school year will be assessed a $30.00 returning student registration fee.

Other published fees. Parking Fee $10.00; basic skills test $30 (depending on transcripts); TEAS $70; Wonderlic $15; transcript fee $5.00. Out-of-state tuition is $11.71 per clock hour; for Alabama residents in ECTC’s service area the 2026-2027 rate is $2.97 per clock hour.

Financial aid and funding. Federal Pell Grant (for eligible students); VA Education Benefits (for eligible beneficiaries); Florida Open Door Grant (for eligible students); Payment Plans Available. All students should complete the FAFSA; the Federal ID for Emerald Coast Technical College is 041462. Emerald Coast Technical College does not process or administer loans.

Refunds. Refunds will be processed by the business office of ECTC and the Walton County School District within 45 days of the last day of attendance if written notification has been provided by the student, or from the date ECTC terminates the student or determines the student to be withdrawn.

Employment wage statistics. Estimated 2026 wages in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area for Registered Nurses: median annual wage $81,260 (Q1 $75,840, Q3 $96,680). Source: FL Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics & Wages Program, as published in the College’s catalog.

Certification. Industry certification: NCLEX RN (RN). Students are expected to register for and take the Florida licensure examination upon successful completion of the program.

Articulation. Students who successfully complete selected CTE programs at ECTC may be able to benefit from Florida statewide articulation agreements that apply CTE program completion to Florida state college credits in specific AS/AAS programs.

Orientation. All students are required to complete online orientation. The orientation provides information to acquaint students with general policies, procedures, functions, and personnel, and includes financial aid, admissions, registration, and program offerings. Program orientations are provided by instructors during the first few days of scheduled classes.

Orientation to technology. Orientation to technology is provided at the beginning of each scheduled term and includes instruction on accessing the student’s school account to review grades, financial accounts, etc. and setting up and accessing Microsoft® 365, at no cost to the student while enrolled. ECTC will supply students with required technology; students are not required to purchase devices or software.

Job placement and employment support. Student services and instructional staff offer assistance with employability skills, including job application completion, resume writing, interview skills, and job referral/job placement. Assistance is also available free of charge through CareerSource®/Regional Workforce personnel located on the main campus in Building #100.

Student Ambassador Program. The Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for students dedicated to serving and representing Emerald Coast Technical College. Student Ambassadors provide campus tours, serve as ECTC representatives, and perform duties at campus and community events.

Student services on both campuses. The full range of student services, including but not limited to academic and career counseling, financial aid, services for students with disabilities, admissions, registration, and testing, are made available to students on both campuses.