Our study finds that the CBE nursing programs examined may be financially more attainable for students from a lower socio-economic background, thereby opening the way for more Texans to pursue registered nurse (RN) and teaching credentials. Students graduating from the examined nursing CBE program at WGU report making 21 percent more in salary than non-WGU graduates. They also completed their degrees with less debt than those who attended traditional institutions.
Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems
Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems Written by Selene Rodriguez Download the full paper here. Key Points Texas operates at the intersection of federal immigration policy and the day-to-day realities of sustaining its public systems, bearing substantial costs driven by national mandates. This is very evident in education...