Best Value among Top-Ranked Online Graduate Programs
The University of Cincinnati offers renowned online graduate nursing education at a fraction of the cost of most other programs.
Texas nurses have known this for years. Our 500-plus Texas-based, graduate-level alumni are spread throughout institutions such as Texas Children's Hospital, Memorial Hermann Health System, Methodist Healthcare, University of Texas Medical Branch Health System and many more.
- Affordable tuition rates, especially compared to the average cost of other schools ranked in the top 15
- More than 30 programs, including 18 fully online
- Strong certification pass-rates
- Doctorally prepared faculty

Best Value
Cost Per Credit Hour
Average for Top 15 Programs: $1,050
UC: $677
– Based on U.S. News & World Report 2021 tuition data for online master's programs

High Certification Pass Rates
MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 94%
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner: 96%
– American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2020 data
Our Online Programs
At the University of Cincinnati, there’s a program for you. We offer 18 fully online graduate nursing programs with flexible course scheduling to accommodate your work-life demands. All programs are taught by doctorally prepared faculty who practice in their field, meaning you’ll learn from highly educated nurses who understand how coursework translates to real-world health care settings.
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Acute Care
- Public Health Nursing
- Psych-Mental Health
- Systems Leadership
- Post-MSN DNP
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Midwifery
- Systems Leadership
- Women's Health
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psych-Mental Health
- Nurse Educator
- Public Health Nursing
- Telehealth
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What our Students Say
Join the program that students say is the “most bang for the buck,” “most flexible” and offered at a “reasonable cost,” according to a 2020 incoming student survey.
...Highest ranking and most affordable tuition, comparatively.
...One of the top online schools in the nation and a fair cost.
...Most flexible program to allow me to work full time, reasonable cost and, most importantly, a great reputation and board pass rates.
...Most flexible classes and most 'bang for the buck.' I also appreciated that there are no mandatory campus visits.