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Nursing Graduate Programs

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

At the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, you will be equipped to excel as an ethical, compassionate, patient-centered healthcare professional. Choose from four graduate programs and two post-master’s certificates.

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Master of Science in Nursing: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

As an adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, you’ll be prepared to answer your patient’s questions and create care plans that understand the unique needs that adults face as they age. Learn more.

Total program cost: $41,280

Years to completion: Three

2021 median pay: $123,780 per year*

40% expected job growth from 2021–31*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner

As a family nurse practitioner, you’ll learn to care for individuals of all ages, working with patients and their families to answer their questions and create care plans to meet their needs. Learn more.

Total program cost: $46,490

Years to completion: Three

2021 median pay: $123,780 per year*

40% expected job growth from 2021–31*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

I enjoyed the small class size, knowledgeable professors, flexibility in completing the program, and the program’s excellent reputation. I also felt supported by my faculty and colleagues throughout.”—Alyssa Goergen ’21, MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership and Management 

With this concentration, you’ll build on your direct care and team experience to develop the skills you need for human resources, communication, strategic assessment, quality initiatives, budgeting, and safety and risk management. Learn more.

Total program cost: $48,230

Years to completion: Three

2021 median pay: $101,340 per year*

28% expected job growth from 2021–31*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Doctor of Nursing Practice 

Earn your Doctor of Nursing and prepare to lead in various healthcare settings. Develop management skills and improve health outcomes through evidence-based care practices. Learn more.

Total program cost: $27,555

Years to completion: Three

2021 median pay: $123,780 per year*

40% expected job growth from 2021–31*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

“I am an alumna of the MSN program, so I was confident returning to where I knew the reputation, professors, and processes. I also appreciated the ease of scheduling school assignments around my work schedule and clinicals.”—Natalia Marcinkowski ’22, DNP

Post-Master’s Certificate: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

If you already have a master’s in nursing and want to become an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, this certificate is for you. Learn more.

Total program cost: $29,190

Years to completion: Three

2021 median pay: $123,780 per year*

40% expected job growth from 2021–31*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Post-Master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner

If you already have a master’s in nursing and want to become a family nurse practitioner, this certificate is for you. Learn more.

Total program cost: $34,400

Years to completion: Three

2021 median pay: $123,780 per year*

40% expected job growth from 2021–31*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Questions?

Contact Meg Kerwin, Graduate Admission Recruiter
mkerwin@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5761