Chamberlain MSN PMHNP Program
Addison | $735 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Chamberlain University’s CCNE-accredited PMHNP pathways include a 45-credit MSN and a 35-credit Graduate Certificate delivered through 100% online coursework with two required on-site immersion experiences. Both tracks include 650 supervised practicum hours, and Chamberlain’s Practicum Commitment helps secure qualified preceptors. Estimated tuition is $33,075 for the MSN (~2.5 years full-time) and $25,725 for the certificate (~1.5 years full-time), with over 90% of students receiving financial aid. Institutional accreditation is through the Higher Learning Commission...read more.
Illinois State University PMHNP Programs
Normal | 423 cpc | Certificate
Illinois State University offers a fully online PMHNP Post-Master’s Certificate for licensed, certified FNPs. Students complete 24 credits and 540 clinical hours over four consecutive semesters starting in Summer, with faculty specialists and an intensive online orientation. Estimated program cost is about $20,316 for Illinois residents and $31,596 for non-residents...read more.
Loyola University PMHNP Program
Maywood | $1,190 cpc | DNP
Loyola University Chicago’s DNP-PMHNP is a 74-credit program delivered in a hybrid format with faculty-arranged clinical placements across Chicago, emphasizing service to underserved communities. Students complete 15 practicum credits and 1:1 supervised experiences that build skills in assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and therapy; an optional Substance Use and Addictions specialty is available. Tuition is about $88,060 for 74 credits ($1,190/credit), plus typical semester fees, with a 4–5 year timeline based on study pace...read more.
North Central College PMHNP Program
Naperville | $520 cpc | Certificate / MSN
North Central College offers an MSN-PMHNP and a Post-Graduate APRN Certificate, delivered mainly online with 2–3 campus immersions; the MSN includes 525 clinical hours. Estimated costs are ~$41,654 for the MSN and $11,960–$18,200 for the certificate, and scholarships can reduce tuition by up to 25%. Didactic courses run asynchronously; the MSN starts each fall, the certificate starts each summer, and both lead to ANCC or AANP PMHNP certification eligibility. ..read more.
Rasmussen College PMHNP Program
| $915 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Rasmussen University offers two CCNE-accredited PMHNP tracks delivered fully online with in-person practicums. The MSN track spans 69 credits and finishes in about 27 months; the certificate track spans 53 credits and finishes in about 21 months. Both use Empowered Learning®, include virtual immersions, and provide personalized practicum coordination with doctorally prepared faculty support. ..read more.
Rosalind Franklin University PMHNP Programs
Chicago | $832 cpc | DNP
Rosalind Franklin University offers a DNP-PMHNP that spans 137 quarter hours with two pacing options: 36 months full-time or 48 months part-time. The blended format combines online courses with four short on-campus immersions and delivers 1,120 clinical hours across five residencies that the university arranges. Estimated total cost ranges from about $117,664 to $122,384, and graduates qualify for ANCC PMHNP certification...read more.
Rush University PMHNP Programs
Chicago | $1,436 cpc | DNP
Rush University’s online DNP-PMHNP offers three entry paths—BSN-to-DNP, MSN-to-DNP for APRNs, and MSN-to-DNP for non-APRNs—spanning 41–68 credits. Students study part-time for 2–4 years and complete 1,008 clinical hours, including telepsychiatry simulation in Rush’s Simulation Lab. Tuition is $1,436 per credit (approx. $58,876–$97,648 total), and graduates are eligible for ANCC PMHNP certification...read more.
University of Illinois PMHNP Programs
Chicago | $1,075 cpc | Certificate / DNP
UIC offers two PMHNP options with hybrid delivery and clinical placements arranged across six campuses. The DNP track spans 85 credits with a lifespan focus and training in diagnostic reasoning, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy; the certificate adds PMHNP preparation for DNP-prepared nurses. U.S. News ranks UIC’s DNP program #17, and graduates report a 92% certification pass rate...read more.