MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Become a family nurse practitioner on your timeline with Messiah’s MSN family nurse practitioner track. This program offers a flexible path for BSN-prepared nurses who want to step into advanced practice, either as a final degree or as a stepping stone to a DNP. Whether you're planning to stop at the master's level or continue on, this program equips you to serve with confidence, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Messiah University’s master’s in nursing program, family nurse practitioner track is designed for BSN-prepared nurses who want to advance their careers in primary care as an advanced practice registered nurse. This flexible, faith-based program provides advanced clinical training and prepares you to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered care to individuals and families across the lifespan. For those who wish to pursue the DNP, this pathway supports long-term career growth with greater affordability and flexibility, either immediately after MSN FNP completion, or later in life.
- 58 credits
- Full- and part-time options
- No-fee tuition
- No application fee
- Online coursework with 2 on-campus intensives
- Three year completion, two-year fast-track option for motivated students
- Family nurse practitioner
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Messiah University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
The curriculum and coursework for Messiah University’s MSN is designed to be immediately relevant to your area of study and career.
Family Nurse Practitioner 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: $800
Tuition cost for the entire program starts at $46,400 (58 credits) for 2025-2026.
Tuition cost for the entire program starts at $46,400 (58 credits) for 2025-2026.
Graduate students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
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.
What makes our MSN program unique?
- The academic distinction of a nationally ranked, accredited Christian university
- Graduate 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
- Online coursework
- CCNE accredited
- Messiah University nursing graduates are well respected and in demand
- Completion in as little as two years
- Deferred payment options with no out-of-pocket-tuition fees
- Flexible start dates and plans of study