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MSN-to-DNP Programs

Doctor of Nursing Practice programs for nurses who already hold a master's degree.

Federal award data does not identify pathways, so this page lists only programs whose pathway we verified on the school's own website. Coverage is growing; absence here does not mean a school has no such program.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

32 programs · page 1 of 2

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Programs (32)

Aspen University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • minimum of two years · 42 credits
  • $740 per credit · All students
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Drexel University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Drexel University Health Sciences Building — Philadelphia, PA
  • Online coursework
  • $1,182 per credit · Online students · 2026-2027
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: length, upcoming deadline

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East Tennessee State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPFNPAGPCNPPMHNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • ETSU main campus, College of Nursing (Roy S. Nicks Hall) — Johnson City, TN
  • Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
  • Full-time: BSN-DNP 9 semesters; MSN-DNP 4 semesters · BSN-DNP: 77-85 credit hours; MSN-DNP: 32 credit hours
  • $672 per credit · In-state+2 more
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Emory University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPAGACNPFNPPNP-PCPMHNPWHNPFor licensed nurses
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • $50,640 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)

Not yet verified: length

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Nursing Practice, DNP

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Fort Lauderdale Campus — Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • 18 – 24 months (estimate) · 36 credit hours
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Simmons University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Online

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPFNPPMHNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • Boston campus (The Fenway) — Boston, MA
  • Online coursework · Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
  • 43 credits
  • $1,288 per credit · All students · Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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The University of Texas at Tyler

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • UT Tyler (Tyler campus) — Tyler, TX
  • Online coursework · Part-time
  • Part-time students can complete the program in three years · 39 credit hours plus a scholarly project
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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