- 5 schools: 4 Mostly Online, 1 Hybrid
Five Ohio schools offer AGPCNP training across MSN, BSN-DNP, and post-graduate certificate pathways. Four programs are mostly online, built around a limited number of campus visits or intensives, and one is hybrid. Estimated resident tuition runs from about $10,000 for the shortest certificate to $100,000 for a private MSN. Degree programs take roughly 1.5 to 4 years, while certificate length depends on prior coursework.
Highlights include:
- Ohio State assigns clinical sites through its Clinical Placement Office
- Ursuline’s graduate catalog sets its certificate at as few as 10 credits
- University of Cincinnati admits MSN students in spring, summer, and fall
Compare Ohio AGPCNP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Mostly Online | About eight trips | $2,449 | MSN, certificate | Gerontology-focused MSN |
| Kent State University | Mostly Online | Not clearly stated | $631 | MSN, certificate | Lowest-cost MSN |
| Ohio State University | Mostly Online | Three visits | $1,305 | MSN, BSN-DNP, post-master’s | Assigned clinical sites |
| University of Cincinnati | Mostly Online | One 3-day immersion | $870–$893 | MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | Three MSN start terms |
| Ursuline College | Hybrid | Campus-based classes | $974–$1,351 | MSN, certificate | Short certificate |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at Ohio resident rates, rounded to the nearest dollar. Full rate breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best AGPCNP Program for You?
Best for Nurses With Preceptor Contacts
Kent State pairs Ohio’s lowest resident MSN price with 525 practicum hours, but students identify their own preceptors at affiliated sites.
Best for Placement Help
Ohio State assigns clinical sites rather than leaving the search to students, though placement decisions are final and travel has no stated limit.
Best Gerontology Training
Case Western devotes a full 4-credit clinical term to older-adult care and finishes the MSN in 18 months, at the highest price in the state.
Best for Campus Learners
Ursuline suits Northeast Ohio nurses who want campus-based classes and clinicals at agencies already affiliated with the college.
Ohio DNP AGPCNP Programs
Two Ohio schools offer a doctoral AGPCNP route, and both use a BSN-to-DNP design with fall-only admission for online students. Ohio State publishes enough detail to estimate cost and total practice hours. UC does not publish a DNP credit total, length, or tuition figure. Case Western’s MSN lets eligible students start doctoral coursework early, but it does not offer an AGPCNP DNP.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University (BSN-DNP) | $95K | 4 years | 1,012.5 hrs |
| University of Cincinnati (BSN-DNP) | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | 500+ hrs |
Ohio State’s total combines 600 clinical hours with 412.5 DNP immersion hours; UC’s 500 hours are DNP project practicum hours and exclude AGPCNP direct-care hours, which UC does not state.
- Only published doctoral cost: Ohio State — $95K resident, estimated from 2026–27 distance rates and the 11-semester plan
- Most practice hours: Ohio State — 1,012.5 hours across practicums and DNP immersion
- Higher GPA bar: University of Cincinnati — 3.25 recommended BSN GPA, above its MSN’s 3.0
Ohio MSN AGPCNP Programs
All five schools offer an AGPCNP MSN, with totals between 39 and 53 credits. Estimated resident tuition spans about $26,000 to $100,000, nearly a fourfold gap. Every MSN publishes at least 504 clinical hours. Campus demands, start terms, and placement models separate these programs more than credit totals do.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | $100K | 1.5 years | 600 hrs |
| Kent State University | $26K | 1.5–4 years | 525 hrs |
| Ohio State University | $64K | 1.7–2.7 years | 600+ hrs |
| University of Cincinnati | $37K | Not clearly stated | 504 hrs |
| Ursuline College | $53K | 2.3–3.3 years | 520+ hrs |
- Lowest MSN cost: Kent State — $26K resident for 41 credits, estimated from 2026–27 rates
- Shortest full-time plan: Case Western — 18 months, with didactic courses packed into three- to six-day intensives
- Experience gate: Ohio State — requires one year of full-time adult acute care RN experience
- Same rate for all: Case Western and Ursuline — private tuition with no residency discount
Ohio Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP Programs
Each school offers a post-graduate AGPCNP certificate for nurses with a graduate nursing degree. Plans are set by a review of prior coursework, so fixed totals are rare. Ursuline and Kent State publish enough credit detail to estimate a range, and Ohio State’s estimate rests on its 25-credit minimum. Case Western and UC price certificates by the credit only.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Not clearly stated | Varies | Not clearly stated |
| Kent State University | $13K–$18K | Varies | 525 hrs |
| Ohio State University (post-master’s) | $30K–$33K | Varies | Not clearly stated |
| University of Cincinnati | Not clearly stated | Varies | Not clearly stated |
| Ursuline College | $10K–$16K | Varies | Not clearly stated |
- Lowest certificate floor: Ursuline — $10K–$16K resident under the catalog’s 10–16 credits
- Waiver savings: Kent State — waiving three APRN core courses cuts the certificate to 20 credits
- APRN certification required: Ohio State — only certified APRNs qualify for its post-master’s option
- Open to non-APRNs: Kent State, UC, and Ursuline — none lists existing APRN certification as a requirement
National Online AGPCNP Options
No Ohio program is fully online, and only Ohio State assigns clinical sites. Nurses who cannot travel for intensives, or who want a school to source preceptors, may look beyond the state.
National online schools such as Walden University and Purdue Global offer AGPCNP pathways outside the Ohio campus model. Confirm each school’s current authorization for Ohio residents and its placement policy before applying.
FAQ
How many AGPCNP programs are in Ohio?
Five: Case Western Reserve, Kent State, Ohio State, the University of Cincinnati, and Ursuline. All five offer an MSN and a post-graduate certificate. Ohio State and UC also offer a BSN-DNP.
Are any Ohio AGPCNP programs fully online?
No. Case Western, Kent State, Ohio State, and UC are mostly online, with limited campus events. Ursuline is hybrid, with most coursework on its Pepper Pike campus.
Which Ohio AGPCNP program has the lowest tuition?
Kent State has the lowest MSN at about $26,000 for residents. For master’s-prepared nurses, Ursuline’s certificate is the lowest at an estimated $10,000 to $16,000.
Which Ohio schools offer an AGPCNP DNP?
Ohio State and UC, both through BSN-DNP pathways with fall-only starts. Only Ohio State publishes a tuition estimate basis and total practice hours.
How often do Ohio programs require campus visits?
Case Western requires about eight trips to Cleveland for three- to six-day intensives. Ohio State requires one visit in each of the final three semesters. UC adds a three-day immersion in Advanced Health Assessment starting Spring 2027. Kent State does not clearly publish visit frequency.
Can I complete clinicals near home?
It depends on the school. Ohio State assigns sites but sets no travel limit. Kent State students find their own preceptors at affiliated sites, and Ursuline uses only affiliated agencies. Case Western and UC do not publish who secures preceptors.
Do I need an Ohio RN license?
Ursuline’s MSN requires current Ohio licensure or eligibility for it. Case Western and Kent State require a license in the state where clinicals take place, and Ohio State and UC require an active RN license.