| Baccalaureate Degree Test Takers | Associate Degree Test Takers | |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3828 | 7515 |
| Florida | 2211 | 5350 |
| New York | 2975 | 6696 |
| Ohio | 2868 | 4719 |
| Pennysylvania | 2965 | 2891 |
| Texas | 3547 | 5392 |
NCLEX-RN First Time Test Takers, by State and Degree
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Test Takers
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bhpr.hrsa.gov
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For those that do not know the NCLEX is the final test a nurse has to take to get their license. There are two types of degrees that nursing students can graduate with, the Baccalaureate Degree or an Associate's Degree. This chart shows the difference in first time NCLEX test takers between Baccalaureate graduates and Associate graduates in 6 different states. These 6 states make up almost 90% of all test takers. The main point of this chart is to see that these 6 states are the most ideal geographic locations for a prospective nurse to work in.