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Nursing Certificates

Graduate and post-master's certificates, such as post-master's nurse practitioner certificates.

Schools are listed when they reported Certificates-level nursing awards to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) or when we verified a Certificates program on their own website.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

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

316 schools · 3 verified program profiles · page 3 of 16

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

Schools (316)

Columbia University in the City of New York campus

Columbia University in the City of New York

Private nonprofitUniversityNew York, NY

Columbia University in the City of New York is a private nonprofit university in New York, NY. It reported 520 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Concordia University-Wisconsin campus

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Private nonprofitUniversityMequon, WI

Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private nonprofit university in Mequon, WI. It reported 118 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Coppin State University campus

Coppin State University

PublicUniversityBaltimore, MD

Coppin State University is a public university in Baltimore, MD. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Cox College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSpringfield, MO

Cox College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Springfield, MO. It reported 283 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master'sACEN: ADN

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Creighton University campus

Creighton University

Private nonprofitUniversityOmaha, NE

Creighton University is a private nonprofit university in Omaha, NE. It reported 338 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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CUNY Hunter College campus

CUNY Hunter College

PublicFour-year collegeNew York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is a public four-year college in New York, NY. It reported 323 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP

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CUNY Lehman College

PublicFour-year collegeBronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College is a public four-year college in Bronx, NY. It reported 191 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD-FNP

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D'Youville University

Private nonprofitUniversityBuffalo, NY

D'Youville University is a private nonprofit university in Buffalo, NY. It reported 270 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Daemen University

Private nonprofitUniversityAmherst, NY

Daemen University is a private nonprofit university in Amherst, NY. It reported 120 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

ACEN: BSN, MSN, DNP (candidate)

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Delta State University campus

Delta State University

PublicUniversityCleveland, MS

Delta State University is a public university in Cleveland, MS. It reported 84 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

CCNE: MSN, Post-Master's, BSN, DNP

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DePaul University campus

DePaul University

Private nonprofitUniversityChicago, IL

DePaul University is a private nonprofit university in Chicago, IL. It reported 203 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Drexel University campus

Drexel University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions offers prelicensure BSN options (co-op and accelerated), an online RN-to-BSN completion program, online MSN nurse practitioner tracks and an online DNP.

6 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP, MSN-DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Duke University campus

Duke University

Private nonprofitUniversityDurham, NC

Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina offers a prelicensure Master of Nursing for non-nurses, MSN nurse practitioner majors delivered mostly at a distance, DNP programs including nurse anesthesia, and a funded PhD in nursing.

5 verified program profiles

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-Leadership, Grad Cert-WHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, DNP-WHNP, BSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNPCOA

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Duquesne University campus

Duquesne University

Private nonprofitUniversityPittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a private nonprofit university in Pittsburgh, PA. It reported 332 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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East Carolina University campus

East Carolina University

PublicUniversityGreenville, NC

The East Carolina University College of Nursing in Greenville, North Carolina offers a traditional BSN, an accelerated second-degree BSN, an online RN to BSN option, master's concentrations such as psychiatric-mental health NP and nurse-midwifery, a nurse anesthesia DNP and an online PhD in nursing.

7 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert-Public Health, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-CNS, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sCOAACME

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East Tennessee State University campus

East Tennessee State University

PublicUniversityJohnson City, TN

ETSU's College of Nursing in Johnson City, Tennessee offers prelicensure BSN tracks (traditional, continuous-enrolled accelerated, LPN to BSN), an online RN to BSN, MSN nurse practitioner and leadership concentrations, a DNP and a PhD in Nursing.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Eastern Kentucky University campus

Eastern Kentucky University

PublicUniversityRichmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University is a public university in Richmond, KY. It reported 232 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: ADN

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Eastern Mennonite University campus

Eastern Mennonite University

Private nonprofitUniversityHarrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University is a private nonprofit university in Harrisonburg, VA. It reported 83 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Emory University campus

Emory University

Private nonprofitUniversityAtlanta, GA

Emory's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing offers prelicensure BSN and Master of Nursing programs, MSN and DNP specialty tracks, and a PhD, with graduate programs delivered largely online with in-person intensives.

6 verified program profiles

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, DNP-PNP-PC, DNP-WHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Endicott College campus

Endicott College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeBeverly, MA

Endicott College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Beverly, MA. It reported 160 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD

CCNE: BSNACEN: MSN, BSN, DNP

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