EXPERIENCE
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Immersive Healthcare Environment
Individualized Attention
Unmatched Clinical Experience
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs!
We’re on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus.
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio with an average class size of 19.
Preferred access to Atrium Health clinical sites.
Job placement assistance and a direct pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health and elsewhere.
Associate of Science in Nursing
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Atrium Health Campus. Small College Perks. Affordable.
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With our Associate of Science in Nursing, you could be working as a registered nurse in just two years. Our program features a supportive, student-centered culture, unrivaled hands-on clinical experience on our hospital-based campus, and affiliation with Atrium Health, one of the country’s largest healthcare systems, which offers unparalleled access to clinical sites, technology and job opportunities.
“Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offered me the best preparation for a career in nursing that I could have hoped for. Their expectations for excellence are high, which made living up to those expectations difficult, but also made me a better-prepared nurse. Beginning weekly clinical rotations in the first semester makes Cabarrus College’s program stand out, as well as the way they conduct their clinical days and their focus on professionalism in the workplace. The amount of time accrued at the bedside during clinical, I believe, is unmatched in other programs. The instructors at Cabarrus College provide specific and personalized feedback and guidance during and after clinical shifts, which help their students grow exponentially and prepare them for the real world of nursing.”
Paige Harry, RN, ’18
Associate of Science in Nursing
“I knew that I wanted to work for the best in the region, and Cabarrus College’s clinical education at Atrium Health facilities provided what I was looking for. I was able to make connections as a nursing student that gave me an advantage when applying to new nursing positions. Spending clinical time in Atrium Health hospitals meant many managers were familiar with who I was, and they already knew my work ethic. Without Cabarrus College, I would not have landed my dream job right out of school!”
Kaitlyn Huff, RNC-NIC, ’17, ’22
Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Quality Education You Can Afford
Cabarrus College is the least expensive private college in North Carolina, delivering unrivaled value in healthcare education. Our dedicated financial aid team works individually with each student to find every grant, every loan, every bit of institutional gift aid we can offer to keep your out-of-pocket costs low. In fact, our aid packages will have you wondering why you ever thought a private college education was out of reach. Options include:
Talk to our financial aid office for more information on these scholarships and other available aid.
Accredited by the NC Board of Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Cabarrus College has been educating respected, sought-after nurses for 80+ years, providing unmatched real-life clinical experience on our Atrium Health hospital-based campus. Become a registered nurse in just two years with our Associate of Science in Nursing.
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97%
of our students pass licensure and certification, far exceeding state and national averages.*
96%
are employed within six months of graduation.*
*Based on 2023 collegewide data.
A respected leader in healthcare education, Cabarrus College provides immersive, innovative education that will prepare you to provide exemplary care for the patients and communities you serve. We are renowned for our small, welcoming environment and faculty who are more than instructors – they're mentors who will ensure you graduate ready to serve with confidence, courage and compassion.
Situated on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offers advantages you won't find elsewhere:
WHY CABARRUS COLLEGE?
- 19 degrees in 11 health science disciplines
- Bachelor's and master's degrees in various fields
- Diplomas and associate degrees for students who want to be working in healthcare in 1-2 years
- 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Average class size: 19
- Individualized instruction
- Hands-on experience right away in clinical programs
- Immersive, professional healthcare environment
- Flexible with online, on-campus and hybrid programs, with full- or part-time options
- Affordable – Generous scholarships and financial aid packages; 88% of our students receive financial aid, with awards averaging nearly $16,000 per year
- Quality education – 97% of graduates pass certification and licensure exams, exceeding state and national averages
- Jobs! 96% of our graduates are employed within 6 months
- Affiliated with Atrium Health:
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Preferred access to clinical experiences at Atrium Health
- State-of-the-art campus and facilities
- Forgivable loan for many programs
- Pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health
Associate of Science in Nursing
- Finish in two years
- Quick route to becoming a registered nurse
- Individualized, student-centered instruction
- Clinical experience starts during your first month, allowing you to apply concepts learned in class right away
- Additional skills practice in high-tech simulation labs on campus
and at Atrium Health - 95% three-year average pass-rate on licensure exam* (well above the national average)
- Affordable: generous scholarships, financial aid and loans are available
- Full-time and part-time options
- Affiliated with Atrium Health:
a nursing education like no other.
Cabarrus Cares Scholarship – Covers up to 100% of tuition and general fees, after expected family contribution and other grants and scholarships are applied, for students from North Carolina who enroll full time directly from high school and demonstrate financial need
NC Community College Partners Scholarship – Up to 100% of tuition and general fees, after expected family contribution and other grants and scholarships are applied, for new students who enroll full time directly from Central Piedmont Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College or Stanly Community College, have a community college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from the last institution attended) and demonstrate need
Merit scholarships – Based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship – For new transfer students who are members of the PTK national honor society
Legacy Scholarships – For new or transfer students who are dependents (as determined by the FAFSA) of Cabarrus College alumni
1942 Club Scholarship – Need- and merit-based award for students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need
Atrium Health Teammate Dependent Scholarship – For full-time, dependent (as determined by the FAFSA) students whose parent/guardian is employed by Atrium Health
Atrium Health Forgivable Loan – $10,000 loan can be repaid/forgiven by working at Atrium Health
**2023 data
Hear From More of Our Proud Alumni
“Cabarrus College was by far the best decision I ever made! The instructors put their heart into each of their students and go out of their way to afford and create opportunities in clinicals and in the classroom for students to grow in their knowledge and skillset. Having a skills lab within the college allowed me to continue enhancing my critical thinking and hands-on learning in a safe environment where I could make mistakes, correct myself and work with the same equipment as in the hospital. Upon my final semester, I felt confident in the interviewing skills I had been taught in my professional development course. I was so thankful that Cabarrus took the time to integrate resumes, interview techniques and professional situations into our curriculum prior to embarking into the career field.”
Kathryn McRae, RN, BSN, ’21, ’22
Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
“One thing that sold me when visiting Cabarrus College was the close-knit environment. Immediately I felt like I was at home, and I knew that this was the perfect fit for me. The faculty are all amazing and they truly care about you as an individual, not just as their student or another number. They want to see you succeed and will do whatever it takes to help get you there as long as you put in the same effort in return.”
Emily Braddom Riggins, RN, ’18
Associate of Science in Nursing
- Preferred access to Atrium Health clinical sites
- Learn from the region’s most experienced healthcare professionals
- Access to leading-edge technology
- Pipeline to jobs in one of the country’s largest healthcare systems; most students secure jobs before graduation
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