Private schools are traditional colleges and universities that offer a range of one-year certificate, two-year associate's degree, and four-year bachelor’s degree programs. Some also offer postgraduate studies as well. Private universities do not receive subsidies from state governments, so their tuition is generally higher than public universities. However, they offer many benefits that public universities cannot. For instance, class sizes are typically smaller at private colleges. While some public universities can have class sizes in the hundreds for general education and lecture classes, private schools often cap their programs at 25-30 students per class.
The higher price tag of a private university also affords you a certain prestige. For well-established private universities, just the name of your alma mater can open employment doors. The most prestigious employers will often weed out candidates that didn’t attend one of the top colleges or universities. For aspiring nurses, a degree from a respected private school can thrust your name to the top in the interviewing process.
If you’re interested in learning more about private nursing schools in the DC area, please see the list we’ve compiled for you below.