Overview

Why earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Missouri State University?

Save money, have flexibility - Our program has one of the lowest costs in the country. Online and hybrid classes mean your on-campus visits are minimal.
Be a leader in nursing - Put research into practice. Teach tomorrow’s nurses. Bridge the health care gap for underserved populations. Whatever you want to do, a DNP degree gives you greater control in your career path.
Have great support - A faculty member helps you develop your quality improvement project. Your advisor also serves as your go-to contact while you’re in the program.
Invest in one of the best - You can’t beat low tuition at a great school. Grad School Hub ranked us as the third-best DNP program in the country.

What can you do with a DNP degree?

A DNP is the highest level of nursing degree you can get. Our graduates take roles in administration, policy, population health, teaching and family practice.

Specific jobs include:

Family nurse practitioner
Advanced practice nurse
Nurse educator
Clinical nurse specialist
Health care systems leader

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population Health: A Local to Global Perspective
Clinical Epidemiology
Advanced Roles and Leadership in Nursing
Research Methods for the Health Professions
Emerging Science and Methods of Advanced Practice
Finance Management and Entrepreneurship for Advanced Nursing Roles
Health Policy to Improve Health Disparities
Technology for Transforming Nursing and Healthcare Systems
Leadership and Innovation in Nursing
Transforming Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Post-Master's (PM) DNP-Leadership Program: 32 credit hours

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 307 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Post-Master's DNP applicants:

Must have graduated from a master's in nursing (MSN) or higher degree program accredited by a recognized organization. Graduates from non-accredited programs will be considered on an individual basis.
Must submit a copy of certification in their area of advanced nursing practice.
Must hold a current, unencumbered RN license in the state in which clinical practicums will occur within the United States.

BSN to DNP applicants:

Must have graduated from a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that is accredited by a recognized organization. Graduates from international nursing programs or non-accredited programs will be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

69846 USD / year

≈ 69846 USD / year
Out-of-State

69846 USD / year

≈ 69846 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54558 USD / year

≈ 54558 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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