- 3 schools: 2 Mostly Online, 1 Hybrid
Missouri has three AGPCNP schools offering nine tracks across MSN, BSN-to-DNP, MSN-to-DNP, and post-graduate certificate pathways. Two schools are Mostly Online, with short campus intensives, and one is Hybrid. Estimated resident tuition runs from about $18,000 for the shortest certificate to $71,000 for a BSN-to-DNP. Most tracks take one to three years, depending on the degree and enrollment pace.
Highlights include:
- UMSL lets MSN-prepared nurses finish the AGPCNP certificate by year two and the DNP by year three
- Barnes-Jewish College publishes a preceptorship guarantee for its doctoral students
- UMKC charges one per-credit rate in every state where its program is authorized, with clinicals near home
Compare Missouri AGPCNP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
| University of Missouri-St. Louis | Mostly Online | One 3-day intensive (DNP) | $1,009 | BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, certificate | MSN-prepared nurses seeking a DNP |
| Barnes-Jewish College | Hybrid | In-person labs | $834 | MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | St. Louis-area BSN-DNP students |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mostly Online | Intensive each clinical semester | $951 | MSN, DNP, certificate | MSN with clinicals near home |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at Missouri resident rates, rounded to the nearest dollar; Barnes-Jewish and UMKC charge the same rate regardless of residency. Full rate breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best AGPCNP Program for You?
Best Doctoral Value
Barnes-Jewish College’s BSN-DNP costs about $53K, $17K–$18K less than either University of Missouri DNP, and includes guaranteed preceptorships.
Best for MSN-Prepared Nurses
UMSL runs a dedicated 33-credit MSN-to-DNP track and lets students earn the AGPCNP certificate concurrently, finishing both credentials in three years.
Best for Practicing APRNs
UMSL’s certificate offers a summer start for current APRNs, shorter one-day intensives, and possible residency-hour credit for prior supervised patient care.
Best for Clinicals Near Home
UMKC places clinicals in precepted settings in the student’s own area, though students must confirm who arranges preceptors and travel to Kansas City each clinical semester.
Missouri DNP AGPCNP Programs
All three schools offer a DNP with AGPCNP preparation, and costs split sharply. Barnes-Jewish College sits well below the two University of Missouri campuses. UMSL is the only school with separate BSN and MSN entry tracks. UMKC’s DNP carries the most uncertainty: its two websites disagree on whether it admits BSN or MSN graduates, and the School of Nursing says updated plans of study are being finalized for 2027 enrollment.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| UMSL (BSN-DNP) | $71K | Not clearly stated | 600+ hrs |
| UMSL (MSN-DNP) | $33K+ | Varies | Not clearly stated |
| Barnes-Jewish College (BSN-DNP) | $53K | 3 years | 750+ hrs |
| UMKC (DNP) | $70K | 2–3 years | Not clearly stated |
UMSL and Barnes-Jewish publish minimum direct-care hours; neither states separate DNP project hours.
- Lowest doctoral cost: Barnes-Jewish College — $53K for the BSN-DNP, estimated from 2026–27 rates
- Placement support: Barnes-Jewish College — guarantees doctoral preceptorships; UMSL assists with residency sites
- MSN entry: UMSL — 33 credits, with AGPCNP specialty courses added if missing from the prior MSN
- Entry rules in flux: UMKC — confirm BSN or MSN eligibility before applying
Missouri MSN AGPCNP Programs
Two schools offer an AGPCNP master’s for BSN-prepared RNs; UMSL does not. The programs differ more in geography than in clinical volume. Barnes-Jewish College places clinicals in the St. Louis area and requires a Missouri or multistate compact RN license. UMKC delivers coursework online, runs clinicals in the student’s area, and brings students to Kansas City for a 2–3 day intensive each clinical semester.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Barnes-Jewish College (MSN) | $38K | 2.3 years | 750+ hrs |
| UMKC (MSN) | $45K | 2–3 years | 783.75 hrs |
- Lower master’s cost: Barnes-Jewish College — about $7K below UMKC for 42 credits
- Part-time option: UMKC — three-year part-time plan alongside the two-year full-time plan
- Placement policy: Both schools — neither publishes who secures MSN preceptors
Missouri Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP Programs
All three schools offer a post-graduate AGPCNP certificate, and all three price it through a gap analysis of prior coursework. An APRN who already has graduate pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment pays near the low end of each range. An MSN-prepared nurse without advanced practice coursework pays near the top. None of the three lists APRN certification as an admission requirement.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| UMSL (certificate) | $20K–$31K | 1–2 years | 600+ hrs |
| Barnes-Jewish College (certificate) | $19K–$32K | 1+ years | 750+ hrs |
| UMKC (certificate) | $18K–$29K | 1–2 years | 783.75+ hrs |
- Lowest starting cost: UMKC — $18K for the 19-credit core
- Fewest required hours: UMSL — 600-hour minimum, with possible credit for prior APRN patient care
- Compressed clinicals: Barnes-Jewish College — all 750 hours fall within the three-term core
- Path to a doctorate: UMKC — certificate is the stated first step into its MSN-DNP completion program
National Online AGPCNP Options
No Missouri program is fully online. UMSL and UMKC both require campus intensives, and Barnes-Jewish College requires in-person labs and St. Louis-area clinicals. Placement support is also uneven: only Barnes-Jewish guarantees preceptors, and only for doctoral students.
Nurses who want no campus travel can compare national programs such as Walden University and Purdue Global.
Confirm that either school enrolls Missouri residents in its AGPCNP track, and how it handles clinical placement, before applying.
FAQ
How many AGPCNP programs are in Missouri?
Three schools offer nine AGPCNP tracks: Barnes-Jewish College and UMSL in St. Louis, and UMKC in Kansas City. All three hold CCNE accreditation.
Are there fully online AGPCNP programs in Missouri?
No. UMSL and UMKC are Mostly Online with short campus intensives. Barnes-Jewish College is Hybrid, with online theory and in-person labs.
Which Missouri AGPCNP program has the lowest tuition?
Barnes-Jewish College has the lowest per-credit rate at $834 and the lowest MSN and BSN-DNP totals. UMKC’s certificate has the lowest starting cost.
Which Missouri schools offer an AGPCNP DNP?
All three. UMSL offers BSN and MSN entry, Barnes-Jewish College admits BSN graduates only, and UMKC’s entry degree is published inconsistently.
How often do Missouri AGPCNP programs require campus visits?
UMSL DNP students attend one three-day intensive; certificate intensives vary by APRN status. UMKC requires a 2–3 day Kansas City intensive each clinical semester, plus a summer residency for DNP students. Barnes-Jewish does not publish how often students attend labs.
Can I complete clinicals near home?
At UMKC, clinicals take place in the student’s area under an RN license valid there. UMSL assists with residency sites and allows approved self-placement. Barnes-Jewish College places clinicals in the St. Louis area.
Do out-of-state students pay more?
At UMSL, yes: $1,970 per credit for non-residents and $1,514 under the Midwest Student Exchange Program. Barnes-Jewish College charges one rate to all students. UMKC charges one rate in every authorized state, but some states are not authorized.