Wilkes University MSN degree program focuses on advanced clinical skills, professionalism and evidence-based practice. Our integrated exam preparation courses provide dedicated study resources, leading to impressive pass rates and graduate success. You can choose from three concentrations to align with your career goals: psych/mental health, family and adult-gerontology primary care.

Image
Nurse
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
On
Commonwealth Supported Place
Off
For Credit
Off
Prerequsite
Off
Total Price
$0
Price Per Unit
$0
Price for each Unit
$0
Start Anytime
Off
Dates
From Price
Off
Units
Core Unit
Off
Quotes
Site Type
OPM
No CTA
Off
Country
USA
CSP Government Contribution
$0
Dates Format
Day/Month/Year
CSP Total Price
$0
CSP Student Price
$0
CSP From Price
Off
International From Price
Off
Concentration Override
Off

Online PMHNP Programs

Get a Free Guide

Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.3 GPA
I have an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

Step 1 of 2

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete

Provide essential mental health care

Nearly half of all Americans lack access to proper mental health care.* Yet, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, only 4.7% of the practicing 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. are certified in psychiatric/mental health — the need for more is critical. As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you can be part of the solution while advancing your career through Wilkes University’s CCNE-accredited online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Choose from three pathways:

  • BSN to MSN-PMHNP: graduate in 2.3 years
  • ADN (RN) to MSN-PMHNP: graduate in 3 years
  • Post-Grad/APRN Cert: graduate in 12 months**
Image
Built-In Placement Assistance
Built-In Placement Assistance
Get hands-on clinical experience near you, with dedicated placement support included at no extra cost.
Image
Icon
100% Virtual Classroom
Flexible online coursework to balance your commitments. No set login times or campus visits required.
Image
Icon
Unparalleled Support
Faculty mentorship, clinical placement team & student success advisor guiding you from day 1 through graduation.

Recognized and respected in nursing

Wilkes University is a small non-profit university that gives you big opportunities. For more than 90 years, Wilkes has been dedicated to the success of our students through academic excellence, educational access and return on investment.

Image
High Quality, Low Cost

High Quality,
Low Cost

At $751 per credit, tuition is lower than other online PMHNP programs without compromising quality.

Image
Icon

Exceptional
Exam Rates

Graduate with confidence-Wilkes nurses achieve higher pass rates on ANCC certification exams.

Image
Built-In Placement Assistance

Stress Less
About Clinicals

We provide top support, securing clinical sites at rates above the national average.

Get a Free Guide

Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.3 GPA
I have an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

Step 1 of 2

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete
Image
Icon

Next Intake: Jan 2026

Image
Icon

No entrance exams required

Image
Icon

3.0 minimum undergrad GPA

Image
Icon

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE

Image
Icon

Top Ranked University for 16 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report

Image
Icon

Top 10% Ranked Institution Nationally
Brookings Institution

Image
Military friendly badge

2025-26 Military Friendly® School
VIQTORY 

Image
Craig Patton

What really drew me to Wilkes was the fact that they had a dedicated clinical placement team. It was a game-changer. Having to find my own preceptor and clinical placement site was an immense stressor, so knowing they would take care of that was one of the biggest perks that attracted me to Wilkes.

Craig Patton, Master of Science in Nursing

Get a comprehensive digital program guide
Image
Wilkes University logo

*National Institute of Mental Health

**Based on transfer credit review

The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/ Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate/APRN certificate programs at Wilkes University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org)

Online BSN to MSN Program | Master of Science in Nursing

Get a Free Guide

Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.3 GPA
I have an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

Step 1 of 2

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete

Save time & money with online study

Expand your patient care and opportunities in a supportive online community. Our quality coursework empowers you to become a nurse practitioner (NP) in one of the fastest and most cost-effective online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs available.

Build on your bachelor's of nursing degree and follow your passion with one of our concentrations:

  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Image
Icon
Fast & Fully Online
Become an NP in as little as 2 years with 100% virtual coursework.
Image
Icon
Complimentary Placement Support
Our team will work with you to find convenient clinical sites.
Image
Icon
An Investment in Your Future
At $729 per credit, tuition is significantly lower than other online MSN programs.

Get a Free Guide

Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.3 GPA
I have an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

Step 1 of 2

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete
Image
Icon

 Apply Now for Next Intake

Image
Icon

No entrance exams required

Image
Icon

3.0 minimum undergrad GPA

Image
Icon

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE

Image
Icon

Top Ranked University for 16 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report

Image
Wilkes University logo

The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/ Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate/APRN certificate programs at Wilkes University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org)

Online BSN to MSN Program | Master of Science in Nursing

Get a Free Guide

Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.3 GPA
I have an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

Step 1 of 2

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete

Build on your BSN 

Increase your scope of practice to help more patients as a nurse practitioner (NP). Become an NP with a convenient online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program that builds on your bachelor's of nursing degree.

Follow your passion with one of our concentrations:

  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Image
Icon
Elevate Your Career Faster
Become an NP in as little as 2 years.
Image
Icon
100% Virtual Classroom
Fully online coursework to balance your commitments.
Image
Icon
Increase Your Earning Potential
On average, NPs make 55% more than RNs.*

Recognized and respected in nursing 

For more than 90 years, Wilkes University has been dedicated to student success. Our quality coursework empowers you to become an NP in one of the fastest and most cost-effective online MSN programs available.

Image
Icon

Personalized
Support

Advisor, faculty & clinical placement team dedicated to your success.

Image
Icon

Prepped to
Become an NP

Wilkes nurses have consistently high pass rates on ANCC certification exams. 

Image
Icon

An Investment
in Your Future

At $751 per credit, tuition is lower than other online MSN programs.

Get a Free Guide

Learn More About Tuition, Admission, Financial Assistance & More.
I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.0 GPA
I have a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a 3.3 GPA
I have an MSN, DNP or BSN to DNP degree with a 3.0 GPA
I have an unencumbered RN license
I reside in Pennsylvania

Step 1 of 2

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Complete
Image
Icon

Apply Now for Jan 2026

Image
Icon

No entrance exams required

Image
Icon

3.0 minimum undergrad GPA

Image
Icon

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE 

Image
Icon

Top Ranked University for 16 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report 

Image
Icon

Top 10% Ranked Institution Nationally
Brookings Institution

Image
Military friendly badge

2025-26 Military Friendly® School
VIQTORY 

Image
Craig Patton

What really drew me to Wilkes was the fact that they had a dedicated clinical placement team. It was a game-changer. Having to find my own preceptor and clinical placement site was an immense stressor, so knowing they would take care of that was one of the biggest perks that attracted me to Wilkes.

Craig Patton, Master of Science in Nursing

Get a comprehensive digital program guide
Image
Wilkes University logo

* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/ Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate/APRN certificate programs at Wilkes University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org)

Subscribe to MSN

More About Wilkes

At Wilkes, we support and applaud lifelong learning. We are constantly changing, evolving and growing to meet the needs of our online student nurses. We look ahead to the degree programs, experiences and opportunities our students will need to succeed, and that includes complimentary nursing clinical placement services.

Our online nursing programs offer a variety of options for working nurses. Whether you're looking to advance your current role or broaden your career path and pursue a new specialty, Wilkes has a flexible program for you. Going back to school is a big decision. That's why we offer the mentoring and faculty member support of skilled nurse educators you need to succeed.

Image
Advisor
Image
university

Reach Out to an Enrollment Advisor

We’re here to talk about everything Wilkes, everything nursing and anything you need to make the right choice for your career. We'll even help with the application process. Call us or click the link below to start the conversation. We can’t wait! 

888-413-5633
Get Started

Out-of-State Students

Our online nursing degree programs prepare graduates to take the national board certification exam appropriate to their degree or chosen NP concentration. Please see our full list of state authorizations to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state. Wilkes University will not be able to place any students who move to an unauthorized state before or during the program and this may impact your ability to continue with the program.

Primary State of Residence (PSOR)

Your PSOR is the state in which you declare as your primary residence for legal purposes. Sources used to verify your PSOR may include driver's license, federal income tax return, or voter registration. Only one state can be identified as the primary state of legal residence.

Back to top