An MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program is the traditional route for BSN-prepared registered nurses who want to become certified FNPs without immediately pursuing a doctorate. Compared with BSN-DNP programs, MSN programs are generally shorter, require fewer credits, and allow graduates to begin practicing sooner. Many nurses later return to complete an MSN-to-DNP program after gaining clinical experience.
| School | Location | Cost Per Credit | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | $594 | Mostly Online |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | $480 | Online |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $744 | Mostly Online |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | $1,000 | Mostly Online |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | $380 | Online |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | $525 | Online |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | $950 | Mostly Online |
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia, AR | $484 | Mostly Online |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | $330 | Mostly Online |
| University of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $540 | Mostly Online |
| Cal State Dominguez Hills: | Carson, CA | $500–$650 | Hybrid |
| Stanislaus State University | Turlock, CA | $1090 | Hybrid |
| Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | $1,883/unit | Mostly Online |
| Charles R Drew | Los Angeles, CA | $890 | Hybrid |
| West Coast University | Irvine, CA | $721 | Mostly Online |
| California State University Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA | $725 | Mostly Online |
| Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | $950 | Mostly Online |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | $895 | Campus |
| Fresno Pacific University | Fresno, CA | $800 | Hybrid |
| California State University, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $430 | Campus |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | $1,055 | Mostly Online |
| University of Colorado, Anschutz | Anschutz, CO | $801 | Mostly Online |
| Colorado Technical University | Colorado Springs, CO | $540 | Mostly Online |
| University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | $868 | Online |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | $556 | Mostly Online |
| Frontier Nursing University | Versailles, KY | $726 | Mostly Online |
| Northwestern State University | Natchitoches, LA | $216 | Online |
| Rasmussen University | Fully Online | $915 | Mostly Online |
*Delivery varies by campus (fully online, in-person, or hybrid).