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RN programs in Cape Coral, Florida

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

9 schools offer these RN programs with classes in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, and every one is approved 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 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2

In Cape Coral, 4 of the 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 8 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 6 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 3 programs), RN refresher course (2 programs) and LPN to RN bridge (associate degree, 1 program).

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All 89 RN programs in Florida, including online programs

How much do RN programs cost in Cape Coral?

Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$20,402 to $41,625most of them, usually 73 to 104 weeks long
Bachelor's degrees (3 programs)
$6,118 to $103,140all 3 with a price
Other RN programs (2 programs)
$1,930 to $3,800all 2 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
57%
Working 6 months later
82%
Earned a year, estimated
about $60,100
Length
52 to 104 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 Cape Coral may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Cape Coral?

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

All 12 RN programs in Cape Coral approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

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

    Professional Nursing (ADN/RN)

    Rasmussen University

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rasmussen University, Fort MyersRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,900
    Price if you pay yourself$40,290

    33 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) at Rasmussen University
    More details about Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) at Rasmussen University
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    1%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,725
    Length
    77 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,370
    Students counted
    1,699
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $40,290
    students trained with WIOA funding
    33
    Program website, Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) at Rasmussen University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Nursing-AS

    Florida SouthWestern State College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Florida SouthWestern State College, Fort MyersRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$55,900
    Price if you pay yourself$11,907

    44 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing-AS at Florida SouthWestern State College
    More details about Nursing-AS at Florida SouthWestern State College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,965
    Length
    104 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,500
    Students counted
    974
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,907
    students trained with WIOA funding
    44
    Program website, Nursing-AS at Florida SouthWestern State College

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

    Nursing-ASN

    ATA College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ATA College, Fort MyersRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,100
    Price if you pay yourself$42,960
    Program website, Nursing-ASN at ATA College
    More details about Nursing-ASN at ATA College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,516
    Length
    84 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    588
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $42,960
    Program website, Nursing-ASN at ATA College

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

    Nursing

    Florida Gulf Coast University

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort MyersRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$71,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,118

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University
    More details about Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,879
    Length
    208 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    523
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,118
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing / Registered Nurse

    Keiser University

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Keiser University, Fort MyersRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$58,800
    Price if you pay yourself$66,144

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing / Registered Nurse at Keiser University
    More details about Nursing / Registered Nurse at Keiser University
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,695
    Length
    69 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $17,160
    Students counted
    121
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $66,144
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Nursing / Registered Nurse at Keiser University

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing - BSN

    Keiser University

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Keiser University, Fort MyersRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$43,402
    Program website, Nursing - BSN at Keiser University
    More details about Nursing - BSN at Keiser University
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,845
    Students counted
    117
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $43,402
    Program website, Nursing - BSN at Keiser University

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing (BSN)

    Hodges University

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Hodges University, Fort MyersRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$61,500
    Price if you pay yourself$103,140

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing (BSN) at Hodges University
    More details about Nursing (BSN) at Hodges University
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,365
    Length
    52 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $61,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $103,140
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Nursing (BSN) at Hodges University

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

    Nursing (AS)

    Premiere International College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Premiere International College, Fort MyersRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$39,410
    Program website, Nursing (AS) at Premiere International College
    More details about Nursing (AS) at Premiere International College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,632
    Students counted
    106
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $39,410
    Program website, Nursing (AS) at Premiere International College

  • RN refresher courseIn personEducation and courses

    Nurse Remedial-Refresher

    Florida SouthWestern State College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Florida SouthWestern State College, Fort MyersRN refresher course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,930
    Program website, Nurse Remedial-Refresher at Florida SouthWestern State College
    More details about Nurse Remedial-Refresher at Florida SouthWestern State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $513
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,930
    Program website, Nurse Remedial-Refresher at Florida SouthWestern State College

  • RN refresher courseHybridEducation and courses

    Remedial Nursing by Endorsement

    Premiere International College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Premiere International College, Fort MyersRN refresher course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,800
    Program website, Remedial Nursing by Endorsement at Premiere International College
    More details about Remedial Nursing by Endorsement at Premiere International College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,800
    Program website, Remedial Nursing by Endorsement at Premiere International College

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Professional Nursing (LPN-RN)

    Fort Myers Technical College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Fort Myers Technical College, Fort MyersLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,212
    Program website, Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) at Fort Myers Technical College
    More details about Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) at Fort Myers Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,290
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,212
    Program website, Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) at Fort Myers Technical College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing (RN)

    Dominium Institute

    Fort Myers

    Education and courses

    Dominium Institute, Fort MyersRN associate degree (ADN)In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$28,896
    Program website, Nursing (RN) at Dominium Institute
    More details about Nursing (RN) at Dominium Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,660
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $28,896
    Program website, Nursing (RN) at Dominium Institute

How to pay for RN programs in Cape Coral

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Cape Coral

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.78

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

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

Other training in Cape Coral

How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care across Florida: Nursing and patient care programs in Florida

Where the Cape Coral RN program numbers come from

Which Cape Coral RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs with classes in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area that are 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).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Florida page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Cape Coral 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.

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Cape Coral

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. 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)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. 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