Frostburg State University PMHNP Programs
Frostburg | $544 cpc | MSN
Frostburg State University’s MSN–PMHNP is a mostly online track (90–95%) with limited on-campus immersions and a required pre-program orientation. The lock-step plan starts each fall and finishes in about 2.3 years (7 consecutive semesters). Students complete 765 supervised clinical hours at local sites arranged with support from a Clinical Placement Coordinator, with a stated focus on rural mental health. Estimated in-state tuition is about $32,640 (60 credits × $544/credit), with additional fees possible...read more.
Johns Hopkins University PMHNP Programs
Baltimore | < $2,000 cpc | Certificate / DNP
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing offers two PMHNP options: a 3-year DNP (76 credits) with 1,040+ clinical hours and a 1-year Post-Master’s Certificate (17 credits) with 500 clinical hours. Courses run online; the DNP includes required onsite immersions, and both tracks use local preceptors with structured placement support and high-touch advising. Estimated tuition is $156,332 for the DNP and $33,915 for the certificate (fees and living expenses not included). Clinical activities are not authorized in Louisiana or New York...read more.
University of Maryland PMHNP Programs
Baltimore | $926 cpc | Certificate / DNP
The University of Maryland School of Nursing offers two PMHNP tracks in a blended format with online core courses and in-person specialty work. Students can choose 3-, 4-, or 5-year DNP plans and complete clinicals at partner sites across Maryland and Washington, D.C. The program notes a long history in psychiatric nursing and reports a 100% PMHNP board pass rate for 2024...read more.
Post University Programs
online | $604 cpc | MSN
From policy and leadership to psychopharmacology and psychotherapy across the lifespan, the MSN–PMHNP delivers a full scope of PMHNP preparation online. Five progressive preceptorships (including pediatrics, adults/older adults, and SUD care) ensure you meet 630 clinical hours while building certification-ready competence. Plan on approximately 34 months to completion and a rounded program cost near $31k.
Purdue Global PMHNP Programs
online | $400 to $720 cpc | Certificate / MSN / DNP
Purdue Global's PMHNP programs are authorized in Maryland, offering three degree options ranging from a 48-credit Postgraduate Certificate to comprehensive MSN and MSN-DNP pathways, all featuring innovative virtual reality technology for enhanced clinical learning. Maryland nurses complete faculty- and preceptor-supported clinical experiences in local healthcare organizations, with programs emphasizing diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and psychotropic medication management. Graduates achieve a 93.7% average certification pass rate and are academically eligible for Maryland APRN licensure after earning national PMHNP certification.
WGU PMHNP Programs
online | flat rate cpc | Certificate / MSN
WGU's PMHNP programs, offered entirely online through the Leavitt School of Health, utilize a flexible competency-based model for students to accelerate by proving mastery of skills. The BSN-to-MSN track takes a minimum of 2.5 years and is priced at approximately $36,000, while the Post-Master's Certificate is around $22,000 for a 1.5-year minimum duration. Both CCNE-accredited pathways require students to complete 650 hands-on clinical hours in their local community to qualify for APRN licensure.