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Nursing and Health Science

Nursing and Health Science

Registration Now Open!

Don't miss out, classes start every couple weeks. Seats fill up fast so register today to get the what you want, when you want them. You can earn credits in as little as six weeks with our flexible scheduling options.

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Our knowledgeable staff are ready to help you with class registration, advising, financial aid and more at any of our One-Stop Welcome Center locations.

Hours for all three campus locations:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Your Tuition Could Be Free

Your money matters!  Atlantic Cape is the smart and affordable way to earn your degree. Our tuition is 65% less than the typical 4-year NJ public college. You could save even more with financial aid, scholarships and grant programs. 

See if you qualify for the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG)

Financial Aid & Scholarship Info

Credit or Noncredit? Choose What Works for You

Associate Degree: 60 credits, about 2 years — great for transfer or career start.

Certificate: 30+ credits, about 1 year — workforce-ready or degree-bound.

Professional Series: 12–18 credits, 1–2 semesters — targeted, stackable training.

Workforce Training: Noncredit, 3–12 months — quick skills for real-world jobs.

Healing, Care and Compassion in Sickness & Health

About this Guided Pathway

These in-demand programs can provide you with the skills needed to become licensed Registered Nurses and healthcare providers. We collaborate with a local hospital to educate new Radiologic Techs, and two state community colleges to license new Respiratory Therapists and certify new Medical Laboratory Technicians.

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Is This the Pathway For You?

Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the Nursing & Health Science Industry. The labor market, employer information and salary data are based on estimates within the Greater Philadelphia Region.


Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2024 estimates from Lightcast.

Nursing & Health Sciences

Discover the Programs in This Guided Pathway

Whether your goal is to pursue a career following graduation or to earn a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university, Atlantic Cape offers numerous degree programs that will help you achieve your dreams. Explore your options below.

Associate Degree Programs Designed for Transfer

The degree programs below are designed to transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

Workforce-Ready Degree Programs

The degree programs below are designed to prepare you for a position in your desired field. 

Programs Designed for Immediate Employment

Earn credits toward your degree with a certificate program or take a professional series to learn entry-level job skills.

Short-term career training available

Our apprenticeship-ready programs teach you the skills you need to jump right into the workforce in only a couple short months.

Student Testimonial

Imani Hubbard
Class of 2024, A.A.S. Nursing

“Being a nursing student has provided me with the opportunity to fulfill my dream of being a nurse and making a true difference in the lives of others. It has allowed me to further build upon my education, exercise my ability to think critically, and show me that being a nurse is exactly what I am meant to do.”

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Want to Take Your Education to the Next Level?

Many of our graduates move on to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to successfully earn a bachelor’s degree and beyond.

Atlantic Cape has partnered with more than 25 universities to provide a seamless transfer experience including 3+1 agreements with select institutions. You can even earn your degree right on our Mays Landing campus with our Rutgers at Atlantic Cape Premier Partnership.

Transfer Information & Partnerships
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Meet with our trained Student Services Specialists to talk about your career goals and pick the program that meets your unique goals and needs.
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