Nursing Major

By selecting a career-focused major like nursing, you are well-positioned for lifelong learning and career advancement. The nursing major's basic/pre-licensure option is for students who do not have a previous nursing degree, as well as those who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing. If you have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, you may consider the undergraduate major or the Entry-Level Master of Science (ELMS) program.

Towson University’s bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing requires a minimum of 120 units for graduation. Enroll in the required science courses as you build your communication, critical thinking and leadership skills. However, established departmental requirements must also be completed for graduation with a nursing major, which means most students enrolled in the program may need to complete more than 120 units.

The nursing major is a screened, highly competitive major with limited space available. Students must apply and meet admission requirements to be considered for admission to the major. Direct entry as a freshman student is not available; the first two years of your degree will be dedicated to pre-major requirements such as the Core Curriculum and nursing prerequisite courses. Admission screening takes place during the term prior to the student's anticipated enrollment in the first nursing course. Students typically apply during their sophomore year to begin in the junior year, though the timing may vary for individual students.

Undergraduate students completing the nursing major are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). NCLEX-RN® First-time pass rate information for Towson University is reported by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).

YEAR	TU Pass Rate	Maryland Average	Maryland Required
2024	95.92%	90.57%	82.97%
2023	90.23%	82.93%	74.89%
2022	87.06%	82.11%	72.75%
2021	85.00%	86.45%	76.03%
2020	88.82%	87.78%	79.14%
2019	89.82%	88.54%	79.52%