Husson University PMHNP Programs
Bangor | $682 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Husson University offers two CCNE-accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks delivered 100% online with virtual clinical orientation and both synchronous and asynchronous learning formats. Both the MSN and Post-Master's Certificate programs require 51 credits and 600 clinical hours across three Family Psychiatric Nursing courses, preparing graduates to deliver mental health care across the lifespan with a biopsychosocial orientation. Husson's graduate nursing students achieve a 95% passage rate on national certification exams and receive free 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, with graduates eligible to sit for the ANCC Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination...read more.
UMFK PMHNP Programs
Fort Kent | $500 cpc | Certificate / MSN
UMFK’s CCNE-accredited PMHNP options feature $500/credit tuition with no extra fees and flexible pacing. The 43-credit MSN prepares nurses for lifespan psychiatric care through theory, psychotherapy, and three practicum courses; accelerated students can finish in about 15 months. The Post-Master’s Certificate offers the same PMHNP clinical core with possible course waivers for practicing NPs, allowing a shorter path to certification...read more.
University of New England PMHNP Programs
Portland | $989 cpc | Certificate / MSN
UNE’s PMHNP programs blend neuroscience-informed coursework with psychopharmacology, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic modalities across the lifespan. Students complete 780 supervised clinical hours with placement support and a focused, two-day simulation immersion for skills validation. The online format (with fall or spring starts) features small classes, dedicated mentoring, and optional scholarships for nurses who plan to practice in Maine...read more.
University of Southern Maine PMHNP Programs
Portland | $574 cpc | MSN
The University of Southern Maine offers a CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan) specialization delivered in-person on the Portland campus with state-of-the-art simulation labs and engaged faculty who are active in state and national research and policy. The 50-credit program requires 600 clinical hours across three clinical semesters (distributed as 150, 75, 200, and 175 hours) in diverse specialty areas including family practice, cardiology, women's health, and pediatrics, preparing graduates with skills in therapeutic interventions and medication management across the lifespan. Graduates routinely pass national certification exams above the national average and are eligible to sit for AANP and/or ANCC certification, with over 150 graduate assistantships available along with scholarships, fellowships, and the NEBHE Tuition Break Program for New England residents...read more.
Post University Programs
online | $604 cpc | MSN
Post University’s American Sentinel College offers a practice-focused MSN–PMHNP that blends 36 didactic credits with 15 clinical credits for 630 hours of direct care. Courses run in 8-week blocks with monthly intakes, so you keep momentum without overload. The specialization spans 51–54 credits and typically completes in 34 months, with total tuition just over $30k (rounding up to ~$31,000).
WGU PMHNP Programs
online | flat rate cpc | Certificate / MSN
WGU offers two 100% online PMHNP tracks that use competency-based progress, not credit hours. Students complete 650 local clinical hours, and work one-to-one with a Program Mentor. Flat-rate tuition per six-month term lets faster progress lower total cost; the MSN requires at least 2.5 years, and the certificate at least 1.5 years. ..read more.