South Plains College ADN costs $7,768 to $11,120. Here is what it pays back.
An associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in Levelland, 4 semesters of nursing courses. In 2025, 62 of its 67 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN.
The short version
- It has the lowest published cost of the 3 RN programs in the Lubbock area that publish one, $11,014 less than the next lowest, Covenant School of Nursing.
- Its 2025 pass rate of 92.5% was 3.9 points above the Texas average.
- It is the Lubbock area's only associate degree (ADN) program.
These findings are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does. How we write them
Where the money goes
The school's estimate, in 5 parts. Nursing courses only. The low figure is in-district tuition; the high figure is out-of-district or non-resident. A second South Plains College page lists higher semester amounts; we are confirming which is current.
| Item | In-district or resident | Otherwise |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | $1,985 | $2,730 |
| Semester 2 | $1,659 | $2,389 |
| Semester 3 | $1,519 | $2,344 |
| Semester 4 | $2,305 | $3,357 |
| State board and NCLEX fees | $300 | $300 |
| Total 1 | $7,768 | $11,120 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Undated estimate.
When it pays you back
If you set aside 10% of the Lubbock RN median wage, about $679 a month, the $7,768 cost is covered in about 1.0 years of work.
Before taxes and loan interest, and assuming work starts right after licensing. Red is money still owed to yourself; green is money ahead. Why we use 10%
The real cost of getting licensed
The program price is not the whole bill. Here is what stands between today and a license, with what we know and what we don't.
| Piece | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| South Plains College ADN, including licensing fees | $7,768 to $11,120 | 4 semesters of nursing courses |
| Living costs while in school | Not included | |
| Total before living costs | $7,768 + prerequisites | 4 semesters of nursing courses + prerequisites |
We will add typical prerequisite costs at nearby colleges once collected. How we count cost
Will graduates pass the NCLEX-RN?
In 2025, 62 of South Plains College's 67 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN. 2
Bars start at 75% so small differences are visible. National rates are on the methodology page.
What nurses earn around Lubbock
Payback time uses the middle wage. Here is the wider picture.
Major employers in the area include Covenant Health and UMC Health System. Lubbock nursing jobs and pay
How it compares in the Lubbock area
The 3 programs in the area that lead to an RN license.
| Program | Cost | Pass rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Plains College ADN (this program) | $7,768to $11,120 | 92.5%62 of 67 | 1.0 yrsto 1.4 yrs |
| Covenant School of Nursing | $18,782 | 88.5%154 of 174 | 2.3 yrs |
| Texas Tech HSC BSN | $27,460to $51,760 | 85.8%533 of 621 | 3.4 yrsto 6.4 yrs |
Texas Tech HSC BSN: The Board of Nursing reports one pass rate for this program across its Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield, and Odessa sites. See all 6 Lubbock area programs
Similar programs
Picked by rule from programs with published data, never by payment.
Program facts
- Length
- 4 semesters of nursing courses
- Credential
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), eligible for NCLEX-RN
- Board approval status
- Data coming soon
- Accreditation
- Data coming soon
- Sector
- Public community college
The lowest-cost RN program ($7,768) costs less than the lowest-cost LVN program ($14,435).
What changed
- Nov 2026Total cost recorded from the school's estimate (undated estimate): $7,768 to $11,120.
- Apr 20262025 pass rate added: 92.5% (62 of 67).
Sources and dates
- South Plains College, Associate Degree Nursing Estimated Price List, Undated estimate.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.13), April 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Lubbock, TX metropolitan area, May 2025.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 1, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or the Texas Board of Nursing. Our independence policy