Utica College

Programme overview

Utica College offers three distinct master’s-level nursing tracks delivered online with required practicum components: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership. The suite is designed for working RNs to complete a master’s in roughly 16 to 20 months and structures coursework to accommodate varied work and life schedules.

What you'll study

Credit-hour and practicum requirements vary by track. The Family Nurse Practitioner pathway prepares nurses for higher-autonomy primary care roles; it includes a three-day immersion/residency and 720 practicum hours. The Nursing Education curriculum includes 180 practicum hours split between two classes and focuses on preparing nurses to teach and assess clinical learners. The Nursing Leadership track requires 180 practicum hours working with nursing leaders and addresses management, planning and coordination of health services and compliance with changing laws, technologies and regulations.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an unencumbered RN license in the state where they reside, have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and document 2,000 hours of work experience.

Career prospects

The FNP pathway is aimed at nurses seeking expanded clinical autonomy; the program description notes FNPs commonly test, diagnose, treat and create preventive plans and cites average earnings above $100,000 with projected job growth of 31% through 2026. Nurse educators are positioned to meet rising demand for clinical teaching and are noted to earn about $74,000 with 24% projected growth through 2026. Leadership graduates prepare for senior manager or executive roles overseeing units, departments or practices; the materials reference salary ranges of $120,000 to $250,000 for such positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should review Utica College’s financial aid and graduate funding pages and contact the college’s admissions or financial aid office about tuition assistance, employer tuition benefits, and practicum-related expenses.