3 schools: 1 Online, 2 Mostly Online
Three Texas schools offer six AGPCNP tracks: an MSN at each school, an RN-to-MSN at UTA, and post-master’s certificates at TWU and UTA. No Texas school offers an AGPCNP DNP. UTA runs fully online, while TWU and UTMB are mostly online. Resident tuition ranges from about $11,000 to $35,000. Published timelines run from 29 months for UTA’s MSN to 42 months or more for its RN-to-MSN.
Highlights include:
- UTA offers the only Texas AGPCNP pathway for ADN and diploma RNs
- UTMB arranges clinical sites for students in the Houston/Galveston area
- TWU’s MSN and certificate share a 780-hour, three-practicum clinical sequence
Compare Texas AGPCNP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Woman’s University | Mostly Online | Immersion experience | $509 | MSN, certificate | Clinical volume at public cost |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Online | None stated | $654 | MSN, RN-to-MSN, certificate | ADN entry, frequent starts |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | Mostly Online | Orientation + 2–3 days per semester | $462 | MSN | Houston/Galveston-area nurses |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at Texas 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 ADN Nurses
UTA’s RN-to-MSN is the only Texas AGPCNP route for associate and diploma RNs, and students move from the BSN stage into the MSN with an intent form instead of a new graduate application.
Best Placement Support
UTMB is the only Texas program that publishes coordinated clinical placement, with a Clinical Placement Coordinator and course faculty arranging sites for Houston/Galveston-area students.
Lowest Cost Per Credit
UTMB’s $462 fee-inclusive resident rate is the lowest in Texas, ahead of TWU at $509 and UTA at $654.
Most Start Dates
UTA lists about ten MSN and certificate starts a year with 8-week didactic courses, while UTMB admits one fall cohort annually.
Best Certificate Clinical Training
TWU certificate students complete the same 780 clinical hours as its MSN students, while UTA publishes no hour total for any pathway.
Texas MSN AGPCNP Programs
All three Texas schools offer a BSN-entry AGPCNP MSN, and UTA adds an RN-to-MSN for nurses without a bachelor’s degree. All three hold CCNE accreditation. Credit totals range from 41 at UTA to 49 at UTMB. UTA and UTMB state that graduates are prepared for ANCC certification, and UTMB also names AANPCB; TWU’s catalog does not name an exam.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWU (MSN) | $19K | Not clearly stated | 780 hrs |
| UTA (MSN) | $27K | 2.4–2.8 years | Not clearly stated |
| UTA (RN-to-MSN) | $35K | 3.5+ years | Not clearly stated |
| UTMB (MSN) | $19K | Not clearly stated | 780 hrs |
- Lowest MSN tuition: TWU — $18,810 resident, about $400 below UTMB’s $19,208
- Published clinical hours: TWU and UTMB — 780 hrs each, while UTA publishes no total
- Part-time only: UTMB — seven semesters with a fall-only start and no faster option
- Shortest published timeline: UTA — 29 to 33 months for the 41-credit MSN
Texas Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP Programs
TWU and UTA offer post-master’s AGPCNP certificates. TWU uses a fixed 27-credit specialty sequence and adds up to 9 prerequisite credits for applicants missing current 3 Ps coursework. UTA builds each plan from a gap analysis after admission. TWU requires an APRN license; UTA asks for a nursing master’s and an RN license.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWU (certificate) | $11K–$15K | Not clearly stated | 780 hrs |
| UTA (certificate) | $13K–$21K | Varies | Not clearly stated |
- Lowest base tuition: TWU — $11,286 for 27 credits when the 3 Ps are current
- Open to non-APRNs: UTA — nurse educators and administrators with a nursing master’s can apply
- Pharmacology recency rule: TWU — coursework older than six years at completion must be retaken
National Online AGPCNP Options
Texas programs leave three gaps. No in-state school offers an AGPCNP DNP. TWU and UTMB require campus travel. Only UTMB arranges clinical sites, and only near Galveston.
Nurses who need a doctorate, no campus visits, or placement help outside Houston/Galveston can look at Walden University and Purdue Global. Confirm Texas enrollment eligibility and clinical placement terms with each school before applying.
FAQ
How many AGPCNP programs are in Texas?
Three schools offer six AGPCNP tracks: TWU in Denton, UTA in Arlington, and UTMB in Galveston.
Is there a fully online AGPCNP program in Texas?
Yes. UTA is the only Texas school with no stated campus visits across its MSN, RN-to-MSN, and certificate. Its didactic courses run 8 weeks, and clinical courses run 11 to 13 weeks.
Which Texas AGPCNP program has the lowest tuition?
TWU’s certificate is lowest at an estimated $11,286 for Texas residents with current 3 Ps coursework. Among MSNs, TWU and UTMB both run about $19,000 in resident tuition.
Do any Texas schools offer an AGPCNP DNP?
No. All three Texas programs stop at the MSN or certificate. UTMB’s BSN-to-DNP covers FNP and AGACNP but not AGPCNP.
Which Texas programs require campus visits?
TWU requires a Dallas immersion experience whose length is not published. UTMB requires a two-day orientation plus 2–3 days in Galveston each semester.
Can I complete AGPCNP clinicals near home in Texas?
All three programs allow Texas clinical sites, but most students arrange their own. UTA expects students to find preceptors, with department help as a fallback. UTMB coordinates placements only in Houston/Galveston; elsewhere, students find sites that UTMB must approve under an affiliation agreement. TWU requires Texas sites but does not publish who arranges them.
Can nurses outside Texas enroll?
TWU admits Texas residents only. UTA charges $654 per credit in every eligible state, though some states are excluded. UTMB accepts non-residents at $853 per credit, more than double its resident rate.