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Nursing Programs Online
Our online programs are designed to meet the educational needs of working nurses.
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Make a difference in your community
The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation
, whose high-quality nursing curriculum has one of the state’s highest graduation and licensure rates, is now offering innovative distance education options. Our CCNE-accredited nursing programs are designed to give working healthcare professionals access to the leadership knowledge, skills and credentials required to move into higher-level nursing roles. Get started on the online degree program that best fits your goal.
Nursing Degree Programs
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSN online
Total Tuition:
$21,675
|
Duration:
as few as 15 months
|
Credit Hours:
51
View Program
Apply Now
Professional Nursing Pathways Program
Professional Nursing Pathways Program online
Total Tuition:
$8,995
|
Duration:
as few as Varies
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN to BSN online
Total Tuition:
$8,995
|
Duration:
as few as 9 months
|
Credit Hours:
35
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing
RN to MSN online
Total Tuition:
$19,500
|
Duration:
as few as 36 months
|
Credit Hours:
71 for Admin, 69 for Edu
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$38,308
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
81
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$35,038
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
76
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$35,038
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
76
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$37,654
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
80
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$35,038
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
76
View Program
Apply Now
Master's
Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$26,814
|
Duration:
as few as 29-33 months
|
Credit Hours:
41
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$26,814
|
Duration:
as few as 29-33 months
|
Credit Hours:
41
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration
MSN in Nursing Administration online
Total Tuition:
$17,800
|
Duration:
as few as 19-22 months
|
Credit Hours:
36
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education
MSN in Nursing Education online
Total Tuition:
$17,510
|
Duration:
as few as 21-25 months
|
Credit Hours:
34
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$29,430
|
Duration:
as few as 31-33 months
|
Credit Hours:
45
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$26,814
|
Duration:
as few as 29-33 months
|
Credit Hours:
41
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$30,084
|
Duration:
as few as 32-36 months
|
Credit Hours:
46
View Program
Apply Now
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
DNP online
Total Tuition:
$23,760
|
Duration:
as few as 27-32 months
|
Credit Hours:
36
View Program
Apply Now
Nursing Certificate Programs
Post Baccalaureate
Certificate in Nursing Education
Certificate in Nursing Education online
Total Tuition:
$6,180
|
Duration:
as few as 6 months
|
Credit Hours:
12
View Program
Apply Now
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration online
Total Tuition:
$5,933.28
|
Duration:
as few as 7 months
|
Credit Hours:
12
View Program
Apply Now
Post Master's
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
FNP Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
|
Credit Hours:
18
View Program
Apply Now
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Administration online
Per Credit Hour:
$494.44
|
Duration:
as few as 7 months
|
Credit Hours:
12
View Program
Apply Now
Public Health Programs
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Public Health online
Per Credit Hour:
$315
|
Duration:
as few as 22 months
View Program
Apply Now
Why enroll in an online nursing program from UTA?
Top-Ranked:
The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the #1 Public College of Nursing in the U.S. by total enrollments and graduates.
Center of Excellence:
The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
Accredited & Affordable:
Our CCNE-accredited online nursing programs are competitively priced, with pay-by-the-course options.
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Nursing Programs Online
Our online programs are designed to meet the educational needs of working nurses.
Apply Now
Home
>
Online Programs
Make a difference in your community
The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation
, whose high-quality nursing curriculum has one of the state’s highest graduation and licensure rates, is now offering innovative distance education options. Our CCNE-accredited nursing programs are designed to give working healthcare professionals access to the leadership knowledge, skills and credentials required to move into higher-level nursing roles. Get started on the online degree program that best fits your goal.
Nursing Degree Programs
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSN online
Total Tuition:
$21,675
|
Duration:
as few as 15 months
|
Credit Hours:
51
View Program
Apply Now
Professional Nursing Pathways Program
Professional Nursing Pathways Program online
Total Tuition:
$8,995
|
Duration:
as few as Varies
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN to BSN online
Total Tuition:
$8,995
|
Duration:
as few as 9 months
|
Credit Hours:
35
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing
RN to MSN online
Total Tuition:
$19,500
|
Duration:
as few as 36 months
|
Credit Hours:
71 for Admin, 69 for Edu
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$38,308
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
81
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$35,038
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
76
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$35,038
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
76
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$37,654
|
Duration:
as few as 42 months
|
Credit Hours:
80
View Program
Apply Now
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
RN to MSN – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
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$35,038
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Master's
Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$26,814
|
Duration:
as few as 29-33 months
|
Credit Hours:
41
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$26,814
|
Duration:
as few as 29-33 months
|
Credit Hours:
41
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration
MSN in Nursing Administration online
Total Tuition:
$17,800
|
Duration:
as few as 19-22 months
|
Credit Hours:
36
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education
MSN in Nursing Education online
Total Tuition:
$17,510
|
Duration:
as few as 21-25 months
|
Credit Hours:
34
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$29,430
|
Duration:
as few as 31-33 months
|
Credit Hours:
45
View Program
Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$26,814
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Duration:
as few as 29-33 months
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Credit Hours:
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Apply Now
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner online
Total Tuition:
$30,084
|
Duration:
as few as 32-36 months
|
Credit Hours:
46
View Program
Apply Now
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
DNP online
Total Tuition:
$23,760
|
Duration:
as few as 27-32 months
|
Credit Hours:
36
View Program
Apply Now
Nursing Certificate Programs
Post Baccalaureate
Certificate in Nursing Education
Certificate in Nursing Education online
Total Tuition:
$6,180
|
Duration:
as few as 6 months
|
Credit Hours:
12
View Program
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration online
Total Tuition:
$5,933.28
|
Duration:
as few as 7 months
|
Credit Hours:
12
View Program
Apply Now
Post Master's
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
FNP Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
View Program
Apply Now
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online
Per Credit Hour:
$654
|
Duration:
as few as 5 courses
|
Credit Hours:
18
View Program
Apply Now
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Administration online
Per Credit Hour:
$494.44
|
Duration:
as few as 7 months
|
Credit Hours:
12
View Program
Apply Now
Public Health Programs
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Public Health online
Per Credit Hour:
$315
|
Duration:
as few as 22 months
View Program
Apply Now
Why enroll in an online nursing program from UTA?
Top-Ranked:
The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the #1 Public College of Nursing in the U.S. by total enrollments and graduates.
Center of Excellence:
The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
Accredited & Affordable:
Our CCNE-accredited online nursing programs are competitively priced, with pay-by-the-course options.
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