Cost Total Cost $57,201
Tuition (total) $52,592
Mixed Fees (academic year) $2,272
Application Fee $65
Cost information is approximate, please visit the program's website for the most up to date information available.
Nursing Practice | Doctoral Degree
University of Vermont
This program is designed for registered nurses with a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or another field.
Description
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at UVM equips you for national certification as a nurse practitioner, offering Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) tracks.
The program includes 69.5-76 credits of coursework and 800-870 clinical hours, as well as 240 practicum hours associated with the DNP project.
A student with a bachelor's degree may complete the program in 3 1/2 years. Nurses with a master's degree in nursing may complete a postgraduate D.N.P. degree in primary care or as an executive nurse leader. A full-time student with a master's degree in nursing may expect to earn the degree in approximately two years.
Financial Assistance
Funding, Grants, & Scholarships
Funding opportunities may be available through the UVM Graduate College or your department. Students who wish to be considered for fellowships as well as admission must submit completed applications, with supporting materials, by March of the academic year preceding that for which application is made, or the program's application deadline, whichever is earlier.
Institutional Grant
Loans
Federal loans are the primary source of financial assistance. Graduate students may wish to explore funding opportunities through the UVM Graduate College and outside scholarships.
Private Loan
State or Local Loan
Other Loan
High Pay & Demand Careers
Related Industries
- Educational services; state, local, and private
- Healthcare and social assistance
