Accredited Online NP Programs from Non-Profits

December 14, 2020 | Staff Writers

Are you ready to earn your online nursing degree?

Whether you’re looking to get your pre-licensure degree or taking the next step in your career, the education you need could be more affordable than you think. Find the right nursing program for you.

Earning your Master of Science in Nursing is an extremely smart educational decision. The demand for nurse practitioners and other types of advanced practice nurses will only increase in the coming years.

Featured Online Programs

Top Accredited Non-Profit Nurse Practitioner Programs Online 2020

Rank	School	Location
1	University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH
2	Georgetown University	Washington, DC
3	Medical University of South Carolina	Charleston, SC
4	University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX
5	Ball State University	Muncie, IN
6	University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA
7	University of Colorado	Boulder, CO
8	Texas Tech University	Lubbock, TX
9	Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA

The recommended, accredited, online nurse practitioner programs from non-profit universities include:

University of Cincinnati

Location
Cincinnati, OH
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As a family nurse practitioner, you will learn how to treat the family as the unit of care, not just isolated people. As a graduate of this family nurse practitioner program, you will learn how to care for patients in all age groups and will learn how to work in many settings from a clinic, to a hospital, to the office of a pediatrician. You will need to complete a minimum of at least 540 clinical hours.
- Campus: Online
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: CCNE
- Per Credit Hour: Inquire
- GRE/GMAT Required: No
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: Inquire
- Programs: Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown University

Location
Washington, DC
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Georgetown University’s online MS in Nursing program will prepare you to lead change in your community as a nurse practitioner. Complete your degree in as few as 19 months to pursue certification in an advanced practice specialty area. RN and BSN required.

Advance your career with one of the following programs:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Medical University of South Carolina

Location
Charleston, SC
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This online MSN will prepare you as an advanced practice nurse to be able to function collaboratively with doctors and other health care professionals to provide primary health care in many types of settings. You will be fully prepared to be a leading health care provider for children and adults who have acute and chronic health conditions.
- Campus: Online
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: AACSB
- Per Credit Hour: $7292 per semester in state; $11,000 out of state
- GRE/GMAT Required: No
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: No
- Program: Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
- School Site: Tuition | Financial Aid
University of Texas at Arlington

Location
Arlington, TX
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The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program will prepare the registered nurse to give advanced care nursing treatment to adults who have either acute or chronic illnesses. The emphasis in this online program is to stabilize the person’s condition and to minimize any acute complications. Graduates are scholastically prepared to be recognized as advanced practice nurses by the TX Board of Nursing, and to take the national certification exam for NPs.
- Campus: Online
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: AACSB
- Per Credit Hour: $515
- GRE/GMAT Required: Depends upon GPA
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: No
- Program: Master of Science in Nursing – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- School Site: Tuition | Financial Aid
Ball State University

Location
Muncie, IN
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The Master of Science in Nursing program at Ball State will help you to become a leading nurse practitioner in a family practice setting. Your online nursing education starts with how to use information technology in nursing practice, education and research. After that, you complete the core nursing classes, and then you will focus specifically on the family practitioner track.
- Campus: Online
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Per Credit Hour: $307 in state; $518 out of state
- GRE/GMAT Required: No
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: No
- Program: Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Practitioner
- School Site: Tuition | Financial Aid
University of Pennsylvania

Location
Philadelphia, PA
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Penn State’s Family Nurse Practitioner program is one of the oldest and most respected in the US. It is ranked in the top three by US News and World Report each year. Clinical sites are available in this program in both the inner cities and in the suburbs. There also are opportunities for students to work with people who do not speak English.
- Campus: Online
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: AACSB
- Per Credit Hour: $35,720 per year
- GRE/GMAT Required: Waived if your GPA is 3.2 or higher
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: No
- Program: Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
- School Site: Tuition | Financial Aid
University of Colorado

Location
Boulder, CO
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The Master of Nursing program for family nurse practitioners will provide you with the advanced nursing practice skills that you need to succeed in this highly demanding field. Classes that you will take include Research Methods for Advanced Practice; Foundations of Healthcare Informatics; and Health Systems, Policy and Social Justice.
- Campus: Online
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: AACSB
- Per Credit Hour: in state $520; out of state $990
- GRE/GMAT Required: No
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: No
- Program: Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
- School Site: Tuition | Financial Aid
Texas Tech University

Location
Lubbock, TX
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The MSN with a speciality in Family Nurse Practitioner practice will prepare you for a leading primary care provider job in rural agencies and many other needy health care settings. After you complete all of the course requirements, you will be able to sit for your American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Family Nurse Practitioner and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Exams.
- Campus: Online; Lubbock, TX
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: AACSB
- Per Credit Hour: in state $2925 per semester; $8019 out of state
- GRE/GMAT Required: No
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: Yes
- Program: Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
- School Site: Tuition | Financial Aid
Drexel University

Location
Philadelphia, PA
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Drexel University offers a Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. It prepares you for a career of professional practice in the management of acutely ill patients mostly in a hospital setting. You will learn the skills and the knowledge that you need to provide essential healthcare services to meet the needs of both adult and geriatric patients.
- Campus: Online, Philadelphia once per semester
- Type: Non Profit
- Accreditation: AACSB
- Per Credit Hour: $832
- GRE/GMAT Required: No
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On Campus Requirements: No
- Program: Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- School Site: Tuition | Financial Aid

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