Doctor of Nursing Practice

Earn Your DNP at Midwestern University & Enjoy These 5 Benefits

Become a Doctor of Nursing Practice student at Midwestern University! Our accredited*, online degree program can help you make a difference in your profession, whether you want to teach, take part in medical research opportunities, obtain a leadership position or increase your salary.

As a Midwestern University graduate nursing student, you can:

• Complete your degree online in as little as 18 months
• Network with expert faculty and peers

Learn More About Midwestern & the Top 5 Benefits to Earning  Your Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Quick Facts & Stats

• On average, DNP degree holders earn more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, they can earn between $126,480 - $187,220 per year (variance is based on region/experience and area of specialty). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a 45% growth in positions through 2030.

• According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, more nurses are going back to school to earn their DNPs. Enrollment increased by over 1,000 from 2020 to 2021. 

• Most employers and leaders in the healthcare field believe that those who hold DNPs have a larger skill set, especially in regard to leadership, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and quality improvement (The State of DNP Education Booklet, 2022)

Choose From Four Programs

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.)
• Nurse Leadership in Global Health (M.S.N.)

*The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Nurse Leadership in Global Health, Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)/Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner programs at Midwestern University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.