Top 10 HBCU Nurse Practitioner Programs

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University provides a completely online nurse practitioner program. FAMU offers two tracks for students: adult medical care and women's health. The school prioritizes flexibility and encourages you to build a class schedule that works for you. 

Unlike other programs requiring 57 credits, FAMU only asks you to complete 42 credits. Though the school requires fewer credits, FAMU doesn't cut any corners for education quality. Admission requirements include at least a 3.0 GPA, a GRE score of at least 300, and a personal statement. 

Perhaps one of the most well-known HBCUs, Howard University's nurse practitioners program values flexibility. Howard's program is completely online and allows students to enroll either full time or part time. The school offers two tracks for nurse practitioner students: family nurse practitioner (FNP) and nurse educator (NE). The NE track is a great choice if you want to teach in clinical and educational settings. The FNP track might be better if you enjoy patient assessment and care. 

Howard's MSN program prepares graduates to provide comprehensive patient care. Admission requirements include a bachelor of science in nursing, at least a 3.0 GPA, and a registered nurse license. You must also have clinical work hours. 

Fayetteville State University offers an online master of science in nursing: patient safety and quality degree. Graduates of Fayetteville's MSN program can hold positions in hospital administration, including:

• Quality improvement coordinator
• Nursing director/administrator
• Patient safety coordinator 

If you enroll full time, you can complete Fayetteville's program in two years. To apply, you need a bachelor of science in nursing, at least a 3.0 GPA, and three recommendation letters.

Hampton University's master of science in nursing program offers many focus areas. You can specialize in administration, education, or as a family nurse practitioner. In addition to its MSN program, Hampton University also has a doctor of philosophy in nursing program. 

Hampton University highlights that graduates of its program are well prepared to serve their communities with comprehensive and inclusive medical knowledge. Admission requirements include two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

Winston-Salem State University offers two tracks for nurse practitioner students: family nurse practitioner and advanced nurse educator. The program values flexibility and allows you to enroll full time or part time. If you study full time, the program takes two years to finish. You'll have six years to finish the program if you study part time. WSSU's program proudly provides students with one-on-one attention and support.

Admission requirements include a personal statement outlining your experience and interest in the program.

Prairie View A&M offers a variety of options for nurse practitioner students. You can specialize in education, administration, and family nurse practitioner. The program emphasizes the importance of patient care and patient advocacy. The school prides itself on producing nurse practitioners who can care for both the patients' minds and bodies. 

Application requirements include official transcripts, three recommendation letters, and a nursing license. 

Bowie State University's master of science in nursing program lets you specialize as a family nurse practitioner or nurse educator. The MSN program is a member of Bowie State's award-winning Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Nursing. Bowie State graduates learn holistic and culturally inclusive medical care.

Admission requirements include a minimum 3.0 GPA, official transcripts, and a registered nurse license. You must also provide three recommendation letters. 

Albany State University offers a variety of specialization options within its master of science in nursing program. You can choose from the family nurse practitioner track, nurse educator track, or nurse informatics track. Graduates of Albany State University's program can work in careers like:

• Clinical instruction
• Staff development
• Family nurse practitioner

If you're interested in Albany State University's MSN program, you must first be admitted to the graduate division. After being admitted to the graduate division, you can apply to the MSN program. Admission to the graduate division does not guarantee admission to the MSN program.  

The master of science in nursing program at Southern University lets you specialize in nursing administration, nursing education, or family nurse practitioner. The school also offers a doctor of philosophy in nursing, focusing on women and children's health. Southern University serves the most minority family nurse practitioners in the nation. 

Admission requirements include but are not limited to:

• A bachelor of science in nursing degree
• A minimum 3.0 GPA
• A Louisiana registered nursing license
• GRE scores
• Three letters of recommendation 

The master of science in nursing program at Tennessee State University provides family nurse practitioner and holistic nursing specializations. The program prioritizes flexibility and provides both online and in-person study options. In addition, you can study full time or part time. 

TSU's nurse practitioner program has a 93% employment rate. Admission requirements include at least a 3.0 GPA, a bachelor of science in nursing, and a registered nurse license. You also need clinical practice hours.