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California vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$549
CA
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
10-12 wks
CA
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$190
CA
vs
$120
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Massachusetts
Total Fees $549 $465
Application Fee $300 $230
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 10-12 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $190 $120
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $84 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $120 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $465
vs California ($549)
Faster Processing
California 10-12 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $120
vs California ($190)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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