Fairleigh Dickinson PMHNP Program
Teaneck | $1,284 cpc | MSN
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PMHNP programs are fully online and designed for working nurses, with flexible starts in the fall, spring, or summer and a typical pace of ~2 courses per term. The 43-credit MSN and the 25-credit post-graduate certificate both include 750 supervised clinical hours, weekly synchronous sessions for support, and strong preparation in psychopharmacology, assessment, and therapy across the lifespan. Admission is accessible with a 2.8 minimum GPA, and post-graduate applicants receive a personalized gap analysis to determine exact course needs. FDU’s nursing programs are accredited (ACEN/CCNE) and the College of Nursing & Allied Health is ranked among the nation’s best...read more.
Felician University PMHNP Program
Rutherford | $793 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Felician University’s PMHNP offerings include an MSN (39 credits) and a 21-credit Post-Master’s Certificate designed for working nurses. Both pathways deliver primarily online coursework with virtual/on-campus skill intensives and include 750 supervised clinical hours completed in your local area with placement support. Tuition is $793 per credit, and qualifying EdAssist learners receive a 20% tuition reduction; typical completion is ~2 years for the MSN and ~1.5–2 years for the certificate. Felician’s nursing programs are CCNE-accredited and have been recognized for Best Online MSN by U.S. News & World Report...read more.
Rowan University PMHNP Program
Glassboro | $869 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Rowan University’s PMHNP pathways—an MSN track (~40 credits) and a 31-credit Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study—blend 100% online coursework with face-to-face classes and supervised clinicals for working RNs. Both options include 750 clinical hours distributed across adult/older-adult and child/adolescent practicums, building comprehensive lifespan competency. Flexible starts and a hybrid format support part-time or accelerated pacing, while the HRSA-backed DREAM scholarship can offset costs for eligible students committed to underserved communities...read more.
Rutgers PMHNP Program
Trenton | $1,125 cpc | DNP
Rutgers School of Nursing's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is a comprehensive 78-credit Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree designed for bachelor's-prepared registered nurses, representing one of the few programs in New Jersey training students in this specialty for patients across the entire lifespan. The program combines rigorous academic preparation with 752 minimum clinical hours through a hybrid learning model that features primarily virtual classes with essential in-person components on the Newark campus, emphasizing evidence-based practice grounded in nursing, neurobiological, social, and behavioral sciences. Graduates are eligible for national board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and prepared to work in diverse psychiatric settings including community agencies, state and county psychiatric hospitals, forensic facilities, and long-term care settings...read more.
Seton Hall PMHNP Program
South Orange | $1,570 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Seton Hall’s PMHNP programs (MSN and Post-Master’s Certificate) are CCNE-accredited and delivered in a hybrid format with three required on-campus immersions and the remainder online. The curriculum spans advanced assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, non-pharmacologic interventions, and age-spanning psychiatric care, with 600 supervised clinical hours. The MSN totals 49 credits (about 2–3 years), while the certificate is 24–39 credits (about 1.5–2 years) depending on gap analysis. Ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and among the top 75 nationally, the program also includes telehealth instruction and motivational interviewing training to prepare graduates for contemporary PMHNP practice...read more.
Thomas Edison PMHNP Program
Trenton | $695 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Thomas Edison State University’s PMHNP pathways pair the flexibility of online coursework with one-on-one, in-person preceptorships. With multiple 16-week start dates (January, March, July, September) and full- or part-time pacing, the 46-credit MSN typically takes 2–3 years, while the post-master’s certificate (credits determined by gap analysis) finishes in about 1–2 years. Students may complete up to 50% of clinical hours via telehealth and progress from managing 2–3 patients per day at midterm to 3–5 by program end, mirroring the scope of their preceptor. TESU nursing programs hold CCNE accreditation, and the post-graduate APRN certificate is pursuing initial CCNE accreditation...read more.