Advance your nursing career by earning your Nursing MS degree online at Utica College. Three graduate degrees in nursing leadership, nursing education, and family nurse practitioner offer a research-backed curriculum, expert faculty, and practicums to expand your nursing skills and develop strong leadership abilities to increase your earning potential and career options.

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
• An unencumbered RN license in the state in which you reside
• 2,000 hours of work experience
• A minimum GPA of 3.0  
• A 3-credit statistics course (grade of C or higher)
• A baccalaureate level health assessment course with observed laboratory with a grade of B or higher
• A successful background check
• Two letters of recommendation: preferably one from a faculty member and one from a professional colleague
• A writing sample

Other admission requirements may apply.

Career Outlook

• FNPs earn an average salary of $100,910 and expect 31% job growth through 2026
• Nurse leaders earn well above 6 figures within a healthcare system:
  • CNO/CNE
    52% earn $250,000 or more
    27% earn between $180,000 and $209,000
  • Nurse directors
    47% earn between $120,000 and $159,000
    22% earn between $100,000 and $119,000
• Nurse Educators earn an average salary of $69,130 and expect employment to grow 24% through 2026

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