Program Cost
Tuition is based on a cohort model. Students must complete the program with their cohort to remain eligible for cohort pricing.
Total Program Cost: The 2023-2026, 28-month Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate is 40 continuous semester hours from spring of 2024 to spring of 2026, with a total tuition cost of $46,360 or $1,159 per semester hour.
Cost per semester credit hour: $1,159
Total Tuition: $46,360
Nursing Program Fee: $3,444 (Subject to change)
Additional fees include: technology fee ($260/year), wellness fee ($110/year), a one-time matriculation fee ($205), books and materials for coursework.
The actual start term for individual students and required coursework will be determined based on gap analysis of previous coursework (must meet the AACN DNP Essentials competencies).
Downloadable PDF of Cost Sheet 2023-2026
Sample Curriculum
Cost breakdown by term
Spring 2024 6 credits – Tuition $6,954
NURS 730 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
NURS 731 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
Summer 2024 6 credits – Tuition $6,954
NURS 732 Advanced Physical Assessment (4)
NURS 733 Advanced Health Promotion (2)
Fall 2024 10 credits – Tuition $11,590
NURS 770 Primary Care Procedures and Diagnostics (3)
NURS 771 Psych for Primary Care (2)
NURS 772 Family Nurse Practitioner I: Diagnosis and Management of Common Episodic and /or Stable Chronic Illness (5) (120 clinical hours)
Spring 2025 5 credits – Tuition $5,795
NURS 773 FNP II: Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Complex Health Problems (5) (120 clinical hours)
Summer 2025 4 credits – Tuition $4,636
NURS 774 Women and Children in Primary Care (4) (120 clinical hours)
Fall 2025 5 credits – Tuition $5,795
NURS 775 FNP 3: Diagnosis and Management of Chronic and Complex Health Problems (5) (120 clinical hours)
Spring 2026 4 credits – Tuition $4,636
NURS 776 FNP 4: Diagnosis and Management of Complex Comorbid Patients (4) (120 clinical hours)
*Applicants who are already nationally certified nurse practitioners may have Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment waived.