Family Nurse Practitioner Track (49 credits) – 3 years, part time

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Track (43 credits) – 2.5 years, part time
Nursing Administration Track (34 credits)  – 2 years, part time
Nursing Education Track (34 credits) – 2 years, part time

All 4 MSN tracks are cohort based and offered in a hybrid format with about 95% of the coursework being completed online. Students are required to come to campus about 3-5 times per semester.

A cohort is a group of students who move through a program together, taking each course at the same time, and completing the program together.  In the process, students develop relationships which provide mutual support during the program and yield future networking opportunities as well as lasting friendships.

Classes in the MSN program are delivered in a hybrid format with the majority of the work being completed online. Students will be required to come to campus 3-5 times per semester for in person meetings. In-person meeting dates are determined at time of registration.

*Subject to change

You may choose to participate in the cohort or take classes at your own pace. All courses must be completed within 5 years.

Students must have a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of a 3.0. Students must also have a valid, state issued RN license and two or more years of acute care work experience.

Yes, many students continue to work full time while pursuing their MSN degree due to the flexible design of the program. 

Family Nurse Practitioner Track – 720 hours
Nursing Administration Track – 135 hours
Nursing Education Track – 135 hours

Working one on one with the Asst. Dean of Nursing and Nursing Advisor, you will be placed in a hospital setting that maximizes your learning and potential to succeed. You may also identify your own preceptor.

Possibly. Your place of employment will need to be evaluated by the MSN Program Director to make sure it meets all required criteria.

Yes. However, graduate transfer credits must be reviewed and approved by the MSN Program Director.

Tuition is approximately $852 per credit.

Estimated total cost for the Family Nurse Practitioner Track (49 credits) = $41,740
Estimated total cost for the Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Track (43 credits)= $36,629
Estimated total cost for the Nursing Administration Track (34 credits) = $28,962
Estimated total cost for the Nursing Education Track (34 credits) = $28,962
*There is no additional cost for out-of-state students

We do have in-house payment plan options and cooperate with employer reimbursement programs. More information can be found here https://www.ramapo.edu/student-accounts/options-policies/

Yes, Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 annually under the Federal Direct Stafford Loan programs.
To qualify for a Federal Direct Stafford loan, graduate students must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per semester.  Students enrolled for less than 6 credits may consider an alternative loan.