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DNP – Nursing Leadership

Further your career as an advanced professional nurse with Messiah University’s post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Designed for nurses who have already earned a master’s degree in nursing or a related field, Messiah’s DNP degree with a track in nursing leadership offers 100% online coursework that prepares you to lead others in a variety of healthcare settings and specialties.

Nursing Leadership overview

Messiah’s post-master’s DNP nursing leadership program is appropriate for nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, as well as nurse educators, nurse administrators, clinical nurse leaders and nurses working in other fields.

The curriculum and coursework for Messiah’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in nursing leadership is designed to be immediately relevant to your career. Accelerated course plan available.

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Nursing Leadership (Post-Master's D.N.P.)

Nursing Leadership tuition cost

No-fee tuition

Know what you are paying for with Messiah’s no-fee tuition. With our graduate programs, the cost per credit is what you pay – there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your program upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education. There are additional costs to the program not billed through Messiah University (background checks, clearances, course materials, clinical expenses, etc.)

Deferred billing

Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.

 

2025-2026

No-fee tuition per graduate credit hour: $960
Nursing Leadership (Post Master’s DNP) tuition cost for the entire program at the 2025-2026 rate: ranges from $32,640 (34 credits) to $37,440 (39 credits)

Graduate students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

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Next steps for admissions

Applying for admission to a graduate program at Messiah University is the first step to making your personal and professional goals a reality.

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What makes our DNP nursing leadership program unique?

  • One of the state’s few DNP programs taught from a Christian faith perspective
  • Nursing faculty are experienced Christian educators, nursing professionals and accomplished scholars who mentor you in your education, faith and career
  • Clinical hours are intentionally planned and meaningfully assigned to fit your goals
  • 100% online coursework
  • Messiah’s nursing graduates are well respected and in demand
  • Completion in as little as two years
  • CCNE accredited
  • Deferred payment options with no out-of-pocket-tuition fees
  • Flexible start dates and plans of study