Delta State University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is an 80 credit hour program from BSN to DNP. With a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1, the program requires three current letters of reference and an analytic GRE score of at least 3.0. Delta State University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $393 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Jacksonville State University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 60 credit hour program for the BSN to DNP, family nurse practitioner track. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, the program asks for an unencumbered RN license anywhere in the US and three professional references. Jacksonville State University charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $461 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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Loyola University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 78 credit hour program for the BSN to DNP, family nurse practitioner track. With a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1, the program requests two references, work experience, and a statement of purpose with the application packet. Loyola University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $818 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The Maryville University of Saint Louis has an online doctor of nursing practice with a nurse practitioner specialization degree that is a 68-77 credit hour program depending on your specialization: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care; Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Adult-Gerontology Acute Care; Psychiatric Mental Health; and Family Nurse Practitioner. With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, the program requires a BSN from an ACEN/CCNE accredited program. The Maryville University of Saint Louis charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $897 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Michigan State University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 60 credit hour program for the BSN to DNP, family nurse practitioner degree. With a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1, the program asks for a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA over the last two years of undergraduate study. Michigan State University offers an online, graduate tuition rate of $830 per credit hour, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

Missouri State University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is an 80 credit hour program for the BSN to DNP, family nurse practitioner pathway. With a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1, the program asks for three completed reference forms and $35 application fee as part of the admission packet. Missouri State University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $452.52 per credit hour for this program, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

New Mexico State University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 72-73 credit hour program for the BSN to DNP, family nurse practitioner track. With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, the program accepts only full-time enrollees for the BSN to DNP pathway. New Mexico State University charges an online, out of state, graduate full-time rate of $929.90 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

Old Dominion University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 36 credit hour program open to holders of nurse practitioner degrees. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, the program requires an advanced practice nursing degree, but not a GRE score for admission. Old Dominion University charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $568 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 42 credit hour program including coursework in informatics in the transformation of healthcare and the economics of healthcare. With a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1, the program requires a degree as a nurse practitioner for admittance. The University of Texas Medical Branch charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $758.17 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The University of Florida has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 75 credit hour program for the BSN to DNP, family nurse practitioner. With a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1, the program requires a BSN from an accredited institution and a GPA of 3.0 out of 4 for upper division coursework. The University of Florida offers an online, graduate, non-resident tuition rate of $631.19 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.