- 6 schools: 2 Online, 2 Mostly Online, 1 Hybrid, 1 Campus
Six Pennsylvania schools currently enroll AGPCNP students across twelve tracks: six MSN programs, one RN-to-MSN, and five post-master’s certificates, with no in-state DNP option. Formats run from fully online and mostly online to hybrid and campus-based. Estimated resident tuition ranges from about $16,000 for a certificate to $94,000 for a campus MSN. Most tracks take one to three years.
Highlights include:
- Wilkes University has the state’s lowest MSN estimate and its only RN-to-MSN entry for associate degree nurses
- York College lists 784 clinical hours in both pathways, the most published in Pennsylvania
- Misericordia University pairs fully online coursework with school-arranged clinical placement
- Penn Nursing finishes full-time MSN students in 15 months with preceptors arranged
Compare Pennsylvania AGPCNP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
| Drexel University | Mostly Online | One 4-day intensive | $1,169 | MSN, certificate | Part-time study, own preceptors |
| Misericordia University | Online | None | $910 | MSN | Online with arranged placement |
| Moravian University | Hybrid | Not clearly stated | $999 | MSN, certificate | PA–NJ placed clinical year |
| Penn Nursing | Campus | Regular in-person classes | $7,292 | MSN, certificate | 15-month full-time MSN |
| Wilkes University | Online | None | $786 | RN-to-MSN, MSN, certificate | Low-cost online MSN |
| York College | Mostly Online | OSCEs each clinical course | $710 | MSN, certificate | Most clinical hours |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees, rounded to the nearest dollar; all six schools charge one rate regardless of residency, Drexel bills per quarter credit, and Penn bills per course unit, with full rate breakdowns on each school profile.
What’s the Best AGPCNP Program for You?
Best Value
Wilkes University’s MSN costs about $31K, the lowest in Pennsylvania, with no campus visits and a placement coordinator at no added charge.
Most Clinical Training
York College requires 784 clinical hours, including a separate older-adult practicum, while keeping its MSN near $33K.
Best Online Option With Arranged Placement
Misericordia University is one of two fully online programs here, and its coordinator sets up clinical sites rather than relying on student referrals.
Best Fast Track
Penn Nursing’s full-time MSN finishes in 15 months, and invited full-time students can compete for a Lauder Fellowship covering tuition and fees.
Best Structured Clinical Year
Moravian University’s coordinator places every student for all 650 practicum hours, completed within one full-time year in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Pennsylvania MSN AGPCNP Programs
All six enrolling schools offer an AGPCNP MSN, and Wilkes adds the state’s only RN-to-MSN route. Placement models split the field. Misericordia, Moravian, and Penn arrange sites, while Wilkes and York run shared processes that still lean on student leads. Drexel students find their own preceptors. Penn is the only campus program. Misericordia and Penn do not publish clinical hour totals.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Drexel University | $61K | 3 years | 640 hrs |
| Misericordia University | $35K–$41K | 2–3 years | Not clearly stated |
| Moravian University | $46K | Not clearly stated | 650 hrs |
| Penn Nursing (full-time) | $94K | 1.3 years | Not clearly stated |
| Penn Nursing (part-time) | $93K | 2 years | Not clearly stated |
| Wilkes University | $31K | 2 years | 500 hrs |
| Wilkes University (RN-to-MSN) | $40K | 2.6 years | 500 hrs |
| York College | $33K | 2–3 years | 784 hrs |
Wilkes’ RN-to-MSN adds a 45-hour leadership practicum outside the 500 NP clinical hours shown.
- Lowest MSN cost: Wilkes University — $31K, estimated from its published per-credit rate
- Only ADN entry: Wilkes University — RN-to-MSN at $40K, with no BSN awarded along the way
- Fastest finish: Penn Nursing — 15 months full-time, with May starts only
- Pricing in flux: Drexel University — $61K on quarter credits, with no semester rate published for Fall 2027
Pennsylvania Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP Programs
Five schools offer a post-master’s AGPCNP certificate, and their entry rules differ sharply. Moravian admits only nurses who already hold national NP board certification. Drexel requires an MSN but no prior APRN certification, so MSN-prepared educators qualify. Wilkes accepts a master’s or doctorate in nursing, and York requires a nursing master’s, both with gap analysis. Penn lists a post-master’s option but publishes no plan of study.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Drexel University | $40K | 2 years | 640 hrs |
| Moravian University | $22K–$34K | 1+ years | 650 hrs |
| Penn Nursing | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
| Wilkes University | Up to $21K | 1.3 years | 500 hrs |
| York College | $16K+ | 1–3 years | 784 hrs |
- Lowest certificate cost: York College — $16K before any gap-analysis courses, with the full 784-hour sequence
- Open to non-NP MSN holders: Drexel University — no existing APRN certification required
- Board prep built in: Wilkes University — includes a 2-credit NP boards preparation course
- Certified NPs only: Moravian University — national NP board certification required at admission
National Online AGPCNP Options
Pennsylvania still leaves gaps. No in-state school offers an AGPCNP DNP, Penn requires in-person study in Philadelphia, and Moravian and York tie admission or clinicals to regional licenses. None of the six publishes a clinical placement guarantee. National online schools such as Walden University and Purdue Global are common alternatives, but the data reviewed here does not confirm their AGPCNP authorization for Pennsylvania residents. Check each school’s state authorization page before applying.
FAQ
How many AGPCNP programs are in Pennsylvania?
Six schools currently enroll AGPCNP students: Drexel, Misericordia, Moravian, Penn Nursing, Wilkes, and York College. All six are CCNE-accredited. La Salle University has suspended admissions to both its AGPCNP MSN and certificate.
Is there a fully online AGPCNP program in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Misericordia and Wilkes are classified as Online, with no campus visits. Drexel and York are Mostly Online: Drexel requires a four-day intensive, and York holds on-site OSCEs in each clinical course.
Which Pennsylvania AGPCNP program has the lowest tuition?
Wilkes has the lowest MSN, at about $31K, with York close behind at $33K. York’s certificate is the lowest overall, at about $16K before gap-analysis courses.
Does any Pennsylvania school offer an AGPCNP DNP?
No. Misericordia dropped its BSN-to-DNP AGPCNP track. MSN graduates can continue at some schools: Moravian’s post-master’s DNP starts at 29 credits for its MSN graduates, and Misericordia offers a 36-credit MSN-to-DNP.
Do Pennsylvania programs require campus visits?
Four of six do. Penn is in person, and Moravian is hybrid with classroom attendance required. Drexel names one four-day intensive in Philadelphia, and York requires on-site OSCEs. Misericordia and Wilkes require no campus visits.
Can I complete clinicals close to home?
It depends on the placement model. Misericordia arranges sites near campus and at a distance. Moravian places students anywhere in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, and Penn uses its network and mid-Atlantic systems. York may assign sites up to 100 miles away and Wilkes up to 125 miles. Drexel students find their own sites.
Do I need a Pennsylvania RN license?
At three schools, yes. Drexel requires a Pennsylvania RN license before clinicals. Moravian requires one at admission plus a New Jersey or multistate license before the clinical year. York’s MSN requires a Pennsylvania or Maryland multistate license.