Maine has one in-state AGPCNP program, at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJC). It offers an online MSN and a post-master’s certificate, with at least one required campus visit. SJC has no DNP and no RN-to-MSN option.
To cover those gaps, every table below also compares two online programs that enroll Maine residents: Walden University and Purdue Global.
Compare AGPCNP Programs for Maine Nurses
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph’s College (in-state) | Mostly Online | At least one visit | $746 | MSN, certificate | Lowest MSN tuition |
| Walden (online option) | Online | None | $785 | RN-MSN, MSN, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, certificate | ADN entry, MSN-to-DNP |
| Purdue Global (online option) | Online | None | $420 | MSN, BSN-DNP path, certificate | Five starts a year |
Cost per credit is each school’s published tuition rate.
Maine AGPCNP Programs at a Glance
- Schools: 1 in-state (SJC), plus 2 online options compared
- MSN: SJC in-state; Walden and Purdue Global online
- RN-to-MSN: online only (Walden), for diploma- or ADN-prepared RNs
- BSN-to-DNP: online only (Walden; Purdue Global through its MSN–DNP Path)
- MSN-to-DNP with an AGPCNP focus: online only (Walden)
- Post-graduate certificate: SJC in-state; Walden and Purdue Global online
- Campus visits: SJC requires at least one; Walden and Purdue Global require none
- Accreditation: all three hold CCNE accreditation
- Clinical placement: students secure their own sites at all three
Choosing an AGPCNP Program in Maine
Lowest MSN Tuition: Saint Joseph’s College
SJC’s 48-credit MSN costs about $35,808 in tuition at $746 per credit, the lowest of the three. It offers fall, spring, and summer starts, 8- and 16-week courses, no GRE, and no application fee. Students find their own preceptors, and SJC approves each one. Practicum courses run in a fixed sequence, so a lost preceptor can delay progress. SJC does not publish AGPCNP clinical hours or the length of its campus requirement.
No Campus Visits and the Most Entry Points: Walden
Walden offers five AGPCNP pathways, including the only RN-to-MSN and MSN-to-DNP options on this page. No campus visit is required at any level; the DNP intensive is optional. Starts are quarterly. Students begin the preceptor search themselves. The Practicum Pledge® helps find a site after several documented attempts, but students must register for it separately. Its MSN costs about $41K–$47K including fees.
Flat Pricing and Five Starts a Year: Purdue Global
Purdue Global charges $420 per quarter credit for its MSN and certificate, with five 10-week terms a year and no published campus visits. Its 2.5 GPA minimum for the MSN and certificate sits below SJC’s. Students lead the placement search. The Placement Match fallback requires outreach to 10 sites, three formal denials, a request 20 weeks ahead, and possible travel of 100 miles or more.
Maine RN-to-MSN AGPCNP Programs
No Maine school offers an RN-to-MSN AGPCNP pathway, and Purdue Global’s AGPCNP programs require a BSN. Walden’s RN to MSN admits RNs with a hospital diploma, an ADN, or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. It awards the MSN only.
| School | Estimated Tuition | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden (online option) | $53K–$59K (incl. fees) | 2.5 years | 640 hrs |
- Transfer credit: Walden — up to 40 credits, the most of its five pathways
- Foundational pricing: Walden — 26 undergraduate credits billed at $435 per quarter credit
Compare more programs: See all RN-to-MSN AGPCNP programs
Maine BSN-to-MSN AGPCNP Programs
SJC is Maine’s only in-state AGPCNP master’s. All three programs admit BSN-prepared RNs, but GPA minimums differ: SJC requires 3.0, Purdue Global 2.5, and Walden publishes none. SJC is the only one of the three with a required campus visit.
| School | Estimated Tuition | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph’s College (in-state) | $36K | 2.25–4 years | Not clearly stated |
| Walden (online option) | $41K–$47K (incl. fees) | 1.75 years | 640 hrs |
| Purdue Global (online option) | $38K | 2 years | 640 hrs |
Walden’s figures are its published totals with and without the Believe & Achieve Scholarship, and they include fees. SJC’s and Purdue Global’s figures are tuition only.
- Lowest tuition: SJC — about $36K at 2026–27 rates, plus a $773 clinical fee per practicum course
- Shortest completion: Walden — about 7 quarters (21 months)
- Published clinical hours: Walden and Purdue Global — 640 each; SJC does not publish an AGPCNP total
Compare more programs: See all BSN-to-MSN AGPCNP programs
Maine BSN-to-DNP AGPCNP Programs
No Maine school offers an AGPCNP doctorate. Walden’s 90-quarter-credit BSN-to-DNP builds the AGPCNP specialty into the doctorate. Purdue Global’s route is a 90-credit MSN with the AGPCNP focus, followed by a 50-credit DNP. Purdue Global states its DNP was not designed for initial APRN certification; it is a leadership and systems doctorate.
| School | Estimated Tuition | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden (online option) | $72K–$79K (incl. fees) | 3.25 years | 1,000 hrs |
| Purdue Global (MSN–DNP Path) | $66K–$73K | 3.5–4 years | 1,000+ hrs |
- Lower tuition: Purdue Global — $66K–$73K, tuition only, before a $295 per-term resource fee
- Clinical doctorate: Walden — AGPCNP coursework sits inside the DNP itself
- GPA minimum: Purdue Global — 3.0 per its catalog; Walden publishes none
Compare more programs: See all BSN-to-DNP AGPCNP programs
Maine MSN-to-DNP AGPCNP Programs
No Maine school offers a post-master’s AGPCNP DNP, and Purdue Global’s DNP does not add an NP population focus. Walden’s MSN-to-DNP adds both the AGPCNP focus and the doctorate for MSN-prepared nurses.
| School | Estimated Tuition | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden (online option) | $67K–$74K (incl. fees) | 3 years | 640+ hrs |
- Hidden cost: Walden — applicants with fewer than 600 verified precepted hours from their master’s add up to 8 credits beyond the published total
Compare more programs: See all MSN-to-DNP AGPCNP programs
Maine Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP Programs
All three schools offer an AGPCNP certificate for MSN-prepared nurses. SJC sets each plan by gap analysis, with a 30-credit plan in its catalog. Walden’s certificate runs 35 quarter credits. Purdue Global’s is the full 60-quarter-credit NP sequence and does not require APRN certification. GPA minimums: SJC 3.5, Walden 3.0, Purdue Global 2.5.
| School | Estimated Tuition | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph’s College (in-state) | $15K–$22K | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
| Walden (online option) | $29K (incl. fees) | 1.5 years | 640 hrs |
| Purdue Global (online option) | $25K | 1.5 years | 640 hrs |
- Lowest tuition: SJC — $15K at the $492 CAGS rate or $22K at the $746 nursing rate; SJC does not say which applies
- Lowest GPA bar: Purdue Global — 2.5, versus SJC’s 3.5
- No campus visit: Walden and Purdue Global; SJC’s certificate carries the same campus requirement as its MSN
Compare more programs: See all post-graduate certificate AGPCNP programs
Other Online AGPCNP Programs for Maine Nurses
Other national online programs may also enroll Maine nurses. NP programs restrict enrollment by state, so check each school’s current availability list before applying.
Rasmussen University AGPCNP Programs
Bloomington | 925 cpc | Certificate
Wilkes University AGPCNP Programs
Wilkes-Barre | 786 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AGPCNP programs are available in Maine?
One. Saint Joseph’s College of Maine offers an AGPCNP MSN and a post-master’s certificate. Walden and Purdue Global are online programs that enroll Maine residents.
Are any programs fully online?
Walden and Purdue Global require no campus visits for the AGPCNP. SJC requires at least one campus visit but does not publish how often or how long. Clinicals are in person at all three.
Which program has the lowest estimated tuition?
SJC, at both levels. Its MSN tuition is about $36K, and its certificate is $15K–$22K depending on the rate applied. For a doctorate, Purdue Global’s MSN–DNP Path is $66K–$73K in tuition; Walden’s BSN-to-DNP is $72K–$79K with fees.
Can I earn an AGPCNP DNP in Maine?
Not from a Maine school. Walden offers BSN-to-DNP and MSN-to-DNP pathways with the AGPCNP focus. Purdue Global’s MSN–DNP Path pairs an AGPCNP MSN with a leadership-focused DNP.
Which program helps with clinical placements?
None arranges placements. SJC students find their own sites and preceptors for approval. Walden and Purdue Global expect students to search first, with conditional fallbacks after documented attempts.
Can I become an AGPCNP in Maine without a BSN?
Yes, online. Walden’s RN to MSN admits RNs with a hospital diploma, an ADN, or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. SJC and Purdue Global require a BSN.