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RN programs in Puerto Rico

12 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these RN programs, and Puerto Rico has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1

In Puerto Rico, 8 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma and 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 9 programs) and RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 3 programs).

See the 12 programs

How much do RN programs cost in Puerto Rico?

Two-year degrees (9 programs)
$14,888 to $23,065most of them, usually 70 to 90 weeks long
Bachelor's degrees (3 programs)
$11,510 to $36,900all 3 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
Half of Puerto Rico's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
Working 6 months later
Left out
Every program that reports it reports exactly 100%
Earned a year, estimated
about $14,000
Length
75 to 117 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Puerto Rico may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Puerto Rico?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 RN programs in Puerto Rico approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Enfermería

    NUC University

    Bayamon

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, BayamonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$17,100
    Price if you pay yourself$15,962

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,284
    Length
    70 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $39
    Students counted
    352

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,962
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Enfermería

    NUC University

    Mayaguez

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, MayaguezRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$15,706

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    70 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $65
    Students counted
    90
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,706
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)Several formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería

    CEM College

    Humacao

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    CEM College, HumacaoRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,800
    Price if you pay yourself$36,900

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at CEM College
    More details about Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at CEM College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,456
    Length
    144 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,371
    Students counted
    82
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $36,900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at CEM College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)Several formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences

    CEM College

    Rio Piedras

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    CEM College, Rio PiedrasRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,900
    Price if you pay yourself$26,540

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences at CEM College
    More details about Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences at CEM College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,980
    Length
    90 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,055
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $26,540
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences at CEM College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Enfermería

    NUC University

    Arecibo

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, AreciboRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$14,855

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    70 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $65
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,855
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Enfermería at NUC University

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería

    NUC University

    Arecibo

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, AreciboRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$25,073
    Program website, Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at NUC University
    More details about Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    126 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $65
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,073
    Program website, Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at NUC University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Ciencias de Enfermería

    ICPR Junior College

    Mayaguez

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    ICPR Junior College, MayaguezRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,300
    Price if you pay yourself$21,480
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias de Enfermería at ICPR Junior College
    More details about Grado Asociado en Ciencias de Enfermería at ICPR Junior College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,831
    Length
    90 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,392
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,480
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias de Enfermería at ICPR Junior College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería

    Caribbean University

    Bayamon

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Caribbean University, BayamonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,888
    School website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Caribbean University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Caribbean University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $6,139
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,888
    School website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Caribbean University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería

    Columbia Central University

    Bayamon

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbia Central University, BayamonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
    Price if you pay yourself$23,065
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Columbia Central University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Columbia Central University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    Left out
    Length
    90 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,105
    Students counted
    52
    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,065
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Columbia Central University

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería

    Educational Associates, Inc dba Humacao Community College

    Humacao

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Educational Associates, Inc dba Humacao Community College, HumacaoRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,510
    School website, Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at Educational Associates, Inc dba Humacao Community College
    More details about Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at Educational Associates, Inc dba Humacao Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    180 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,510
    School website, Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería at Educational Associates, Inc dba Humacao Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería

    Caribbean University

    Vega Baja

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Caribbean University, Vega BajaRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,808
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Caribbean University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Caribbean University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $6,139
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,808
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Caribbean University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería

    Columbia Central University

    Carolina

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbia Central University, CarolinaRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$23,065
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Columbia Central University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Columbia Central University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    90 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,105
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,065
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Enfermería at Columbia Central University

How to pay for RN programs in Puerto Rico

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Puerto Rico

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

LPN or RN in Puerto Rico?

The programs Puerto Rico approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.

LPNRNthis page
Programs8 at 3 schools12 at 6 schools
Most cost, if you pay yourself$10,598 to $12,327$14,880 to $23,567
Length47 to 50 weeks75 to 117 weeks
Finished the programLeft outLeft out
Working 6 months laterLeft outLeft out
Earned a year, estimatedLeft outabout $14,000
Trained with WIOA fundingNot reportedat least 53 people

LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.

Quick facts: RN programs in Puerto Rico

programs with a price cost under $15,000
4 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
30th of 39
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
0 of 31
RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
12 vs 17

State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

RN programs in San Juan, Mayagüez, Arecibo and other Puerto Rico cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Puerto Rico

How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Puerto Rico

Where the Puerto Rico RN program numbers come from

Which Puerto Rico RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs Puerto Rico approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Puerto Rico offers.

How the prices and results of Puerto Rico RN programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Puerto Rico figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Puerto Rico among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share who finished for Puerto Rico: half of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states. We leave out the share working 6 months later for Puerto Rico: every program that reports it reports exactly 100%.

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Puerto Rico

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns