Nine New Jersey schools offer 21 Family Nurse Practitioner tracks across MSN, RN-to-MSN, BSN-DNP, and post-master’s certificate pathways. Four schools run fully online tracks, and five use a mostly online format with scheduled immersions, visits, or simulation. William Paterson also offers campus and hybrid options. Resident tuition runs from about $9,000 to $99,000, and completion takes one to five years, depending on pathway and pace.
Highlights include:
- Thomas Edison State University pairs fully online coursework with staff-secured clinical placements
- William Paterson University offers five FNP tracks, including an online RN-to-MSN for associate degree nurses
- Rutgers University combines FNP preparation with a DNP and an optional Emergency Care focus
- Monmouth University builds a standalone 100-hour pediatric practicum into its asynchronous MSN
Compare New Jersey Family NP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
| Monmouth University | Online | None | $995 | MSN, certificate | Shift workers in NJ, PA, NY |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mostly Online | 3–5 visits per semester | $980 | MSN | School-arranged placements |
| Rowan University | Online | None | $869–$899 | MSN, certificate | Flexible 2–5 year pace |
| Rutgers University | Mostly Online | 3–4 three-day immersions | $1,181 | BSN-DNP, certificate | Emergency care focus |
| Saint Peter’s University | Mostly Online | Simulation in one clinical course | $899 | MSN | Adult-care nurses |
| Seton Hall University | Mostly Online | Three two-day immersions | $1,585 | MSN, certificate | Hands-on procedure training |
| The College of New Jersey | Mostly Online | One three-day immersion | $750 | MSN, certificates | Evening classes |
| Thomas Edison State University | Online | None | $719 | MSN | Online with placement help |
| William Paterson University | Online | None for online tracks | $692–$1,111 | MSN, RN-MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | ADN-to-MSN entry |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at New Jersey resident rates, rounded to the nearest dollar; only Rutgers and William Paterson’s campus tracks charge non-residents more. Full rate breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best FNP Program for You?
Best Overall Value
Thomas Edison State University combines a $719 residency-neutral rate, 750 clinical hours, and staff-secured placements in a fully online MSN.
Best for Associate Degree Nurses
William Paterson University’s online RN-to-MSN awards a BSN along the way and costs only $229 more than its BSN-entry MSN.
Best Doctoral Path
Rutgers University offers standard and Emergency Care BSN-DNPs, with two non-clinical years that let working nurses keep full schedules early on.
Best Placement Support
Ramapo College of New Jersey assigns clinical sites through its Assistant Dean of Nursing, sparing working nurses the preceptor hunt.
Best Procedure Training
Seton Hall University uses its three immersions for suturing, punch biopsies, incision and drainage, and standardized-patient GYN/GU exams.
Best for Shift Workers
Monmouth University keeps every course asynchronous, caps semesters at 6 credits, and requires no campus days.
New Jersey DNP FNP Programs
Two schools offer a BSN-to-DNP with FNP preparation. Rutgers has no FNP master’s; its 73-credit standard DNP and 81-credit Emergency Care DNP run online with Newark immersions and school-arranged placements. William Paterson’s 79-credit route moves students from its FNP MSN into the DNP without reapplying, pairing one online and one hybrid course each semester. Both schools hold CCNE accreditation.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Rutgers University (BSN-DNP) | $89K | 4 years | 840+ hrs |
| Rutgers University (Emergency Care) | $99K | 4 years | 1,020+ hrs |
| William Paterson University (BSN-DNP) | $79K | 5 years | 1,040 hrs |
Rutgers publishes clinical minimums that exclude 320 DNP project hours; William Paterson’s total combines 680 FNP hours and 360 DNP practicum hours.
- Lowest doctoral cost: William Paterson University — $79K resident, derived from 2026–27 campus rates
- Most emergency training: Rutgers University (Emergency Care) — about 660 hours in emergency practica
- Clinical restriction: Rutgers University — FNP clinicals approved only in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as of May 1, 2026
New Jersey MSN FNP Programs
Ten MSN routes span eight schools, each with 600 to 750 clinical hours. Placement is the sharpest divide. Ramapo and Thomas Edison State secure sites, Seton Hall offers placement support, and Monmouth, Rowan, TCNJ, and William Paterson expect students to find preceptors. Saint Peter’s does not say who arranges sites. Ramapo holds ACEN accreditation; the other seven schools hold CCNE.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Monmouth University | $43K | 3 years | 700 hrs |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $49K | 3 years | 750 hrs |
| Rowan University | $40K | 2–5 years | 750 hrs |
| Saint Peter’s University | $41K–$45K | 2–3 years | 750 hrs |
| Seton Hall University | $76K | 3 years | 600 hrs |
| The College of New Jersey | $36K | 2–3 years | 750 hrs |
| Thomas Edison State University | $35K | 1.7–2.3 years | 750 hrs |
| William Paterson University (Online) | $39K | 1.7 years | 680 hrs |
| William Paterson University (RN-MSN) | $39K | 2.3 years | 680 hrs |
| William Paterson University (Campus) | $43K | 2.7 years | 680 hrs |
- Lowest MSN cost: Thomas Edison State University — $35K resident, including six $536 practicum fees
- Heaviest clinical pace: William Paterson University (Online) — 170-hour practicums in 7-week courses, about 24 hours a week
- Residency limit: Monmouth University — applicants must live in NJ, PA, or NY, with all practicums in New Jersey
- Adult-first sequence: Saint Peter’s University — 400 adult-gerontology hours before pediatric and women’s health clinicals
New Jersey Post-Graduate Certificate FNP Programs
Eight certificate tracks at six schools serve MSN-prepared nurses and practicing NPs. Seton Hall admits only current NPs, while TCNJ’s Specialist NP option adds pediatric, adolescent, and women’s health content for adult and adult-gerontology NPs. Several schools set final credits through a gap analysis or course waivers, so costs vary by applicant. Most certificates require the full clinical sequence regardless of prior NP hours.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Monmouth University | $22K–$31K | Not clearly stated | 700 hrs |
| Rowan University | $19K | 2 years | 750 hrs |
| Rutgers University (Certificate) | $37K | 2 years | 870+ hrs |
| Rutgers University (Emergency Care) | $44K | 2 years | 945+ hrs |
| Seton Hall University | $38K–$62K | 1.5–2 years | Not clearly stated |
| The College of New Jersey (Post-Master’s) | $28K | 2.5–3 years | 750 hrs |
| The College of New Jersey (Specialist NP) | $9K–$14K | 1 year | 200 hrs |
| William Paterson University | $24K | 1.3 years | 680 hrs |
- Lowest full certificate cost: Rowan University — $19K resident before any assigned core courses
- Lowest add-on cost: The College of New Jersey (Specialist NP) — $9K–$14K resident for adult and adult-gero NPs
- Fastest full certificate: William Paterson University — about 16 months at $692 per credit
- NP-only admission: Seton Hall University — open only to nurses already prepared as NPs
National Online FNP Options
New Jersey’s programs narrow quickly for nurses outside the region. Monmouth requires residence in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or New York, Saint Peter’s keeps every practicum in New Jersey, Thomas Edison State excludes 16 states, and William Paterson’s online tracks admit RNs from 15 states. No in-state school offers an MSN-to-DNP with FNP preparation. Walden University lists that route alongside RN-to-MSN, BSN-to-MSN, BSN-to-DNP, and certificate FNP options. Purdue Global offers BSN-to-MSN, MSN-to-DNP, and certificate FNP options with continuous start dates. Both hold CCNE accreditation.
FAQ
How many FNP programs are in New Jersey?
This guide compares nine schools offering 21 FNP tracks: Monmouth, Ramapo, Rowan, Rutgers, Saint Peter’s, Seton Hall, The College of New Jersey, Thomas Edison State, and William Paterson.
Are any New Jersey FNP programs fully online?
Yes. Monmouth, Rowan, Thomas Edison State, and William Paterson’s online tracks have no required campus attendance. The other five schools require at least one on-campus immersion, visit, or simulation.
Which New Jersey FNP program has the lowest tuition?
William Paterson’s online certificate has the lowest per-credit rate at $692, followed by Thomas Edison State at $719. Thomas Edison State’s MSN is the lowest-cost master’s at about $35K resident, and TCNJ’s Specialist NP certificate is the cheapest credential overall.
Which New Jersey schools offer an FNP DNP?
Rutgers University and William Paterson University. Rutgers offers standard and Emergency Care BSN-DNPs in about four years; William Paterson’s hybrid BSN-DNP takes about five.
How often do New Jersey FNP programs require campus visits?
Requirements range from none to one three-day immersion at TCNJ and three or four immersions at Seton Hall and Rutgers. Ramapo requires 3–5 Mahwah visits every semester, and William Paterson’s campus MSN meets weekly on weekday evenings.
Can I complete clinical hours near home?
Ramapo, Rutgers, and Thomas Edison State arrange placements, and Seton Hall offers placement support. Monmouth, Rowan, TCNJ, and William Paterson expect students to find preceptors. Monmouth and Saint Peter’s require all practicums in New Jersey.
Do out-of-state students pay more at New Jersey schools?
Only at Rutgers ($1,729 per credit) and William Paterson’s campus tracks ($1,428 per credit, with a waiver available for qualified students). The other seven schools, and William Paterson’s online tracks, charge one rate regardless of residency.