text: A BSN degree is great because you earn more money that ASN nurses and you get to supervise (promotions are easier).\n\nIf you want to earn a BSN, I recommend that you go to a state college. For example, here in California the Cal State system offers nursing programs on several of its campuses, whereas NONE of the University of California campuses have undergraduate-level nursing programs. Stay local and your tuition will be cheaper.\n\nThe time you should really look into the upper-tier schools is if you are considering a graduate degree such as a MSN or PhD (you can be Doctor Nurse!). Upper-tier schools (U of Washington, UCSF, etc.) offer excellent graduate-level education in nursing.\n\nOtherwise, if you are just shooting for the BSN for now, it's not worth your time and effort to go far away and pay tons of tuition for your education. Save your resources and focus on getting high grades in your program so you will have better options later on down the line.