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Graduate Nursing Programs

Are you looking to develop a nursing career in the challenging world of healthcare? Are you committed to serving your patients and communities through excellence in practice?

Join Scranton's top graduate nursing programs and make an impact in your healthcare organization. With a focus on holistic, patient-centered care, these advanced degrees open doors to rewarding and in-demand careers.

This Way to the Next Level

The nursing department at The University of Scranton offers accredited programs leading to either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with the following specializations:

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) | Online
  • Nurse Anesthesia (DNP) | On-campus
  • Post Master's Leadership (DNP) | Online
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN, DNP, Post-Master's Certificate) | Online
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"Having been a student of the MSN and DNP programs, the continued support and dedication from faculty towards a student's success sets the University's program far ahead of others."

– Joshua R. Braddell, G'15 (MS) and G'22 (DNP)

Why Scranton?

  • Faculty excellence in practice, research, and service
  • High certification pass rate on national examinations:
    • Our FNP graduates have a 100% first-time pass rate.
    • Our NA graduates have above 90% first-time pass rate.
  • High employment rate following graduation:
    • More than 95% of the graduates from our master’s program are employed in their area of concentration or are pursuing further study.

Nationally Recognized

  • U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Colleges" has ranked The University of Scranton among the top 10 master's universities in the North for over 30 years.
  • Scranton's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program was ranked No. 127 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 "Best Graduate Schools."
  • Our Nurse Anesthesia DNP program was ranked No. 111 in the nation in the same report.

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