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Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) nursing programs review

Last reviewed May 22, 20261 sourcesHow we rank

Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited private, nonprofit university based in Pennsylvania, chartered in 1824, offering one nursing pathway online. Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) fits a working RN who can keep to scheduled online class sessions. If a fixed class schedule fights your shifts, factor that in before you apply.

Overall rating

We do not show a quantified score for Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) yet. As a private, nonprofit university it sets its own tuition and support model, and we check program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against primary sources before scoring it. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 59.5 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. A made-up or perfect-looking rating is not something we publish.

How we rank.

At a glance

The numbers that matter for Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing)

NCLEX Pass-Rate Index

How recent cohorts track the national baseline

59.5out of 100, near the national baseline
First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate by year
Reporting yearFirst-time pass rate
202492.35%
202393%
202286.96%

Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing)'s index of 59.5 sits near the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 86.96% in 2022 to 92.35% in 2024. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.

Verify on the state board: First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs), 2022-2024

Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.

The honest take

What stands out at Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing), and what to watch

What stands out
  • Private Pennsylvania university nursing program with an established pre-licensure BSN
  • First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates have improved over the recent three-year window
  • Clinical placement network concentrated across Pennsylvania
What to watch out for
  • Private tuition is well above public-university in-state cost
  • Pass-rate figures reflect a single program cohort and vary year to year
  • Pre-licensure clinical coursework is campus-based

Who this path is wrong for

  • If fixed class times clash with your shifts, the scheduled online format at Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) may not suit you.
  • If Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
  • If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 59.5 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
Programs offered

What you can study at Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing)

Common questions

Yes. Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school was chartered in 1824, and accreditation is a hard gate in our methodology, so a program without it would not appear on ScrubScope at all.
What you pay at Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) depends on the pathway you choose and the transfer credit you bring in. ScrubScope routes your inquiry to Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing) rather than quoting a price, so confirm current tuition and fees directly with the school before you apply.
No. ScrubScope passes your details to the admissions office at Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson College of Nursing), which makes every admissions and financial-aid decision. We are a research and referral site, not a decision-maker.
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Sources

  1. First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs), 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/nursing/2024-2025-nclex-rn-5-year-spreadsheet.pdf