Careers: MSN Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Next Term Application Deadline

11.15.2025

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01.12.2026

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Career Outlook

Career opportunities for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners are likely to be very strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the nurse practitioner workforce will grow by 38 percent from 2022 to 2032, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wages for nurse practitioners is $126,260. U.S. News & World Report names Nurse Practitioner as #1 on its list of 100 Best Jobs & Health Care Jobs.

Graduates of our Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program are eligible to sit for the National Certification Corp. certification exam. Once passed, a licensed nurse practitioner qualifies as an independent healthcare provider with prescriptive authority in all 50 states.

What You Can do with a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Degree

A WHNP (Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner) is a registered nurse who treats women from adolescence through adulthood —assessing, diagnosing and performing clinical management of sexual and reproductive health concerns. WHNPs play an integral role in patient care and recovery.

Career Opportunities:

Critical Care
Emergency Services
Oncology
Infectious Disease
Acute Care for Women
Women’s Primary Care
Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Issues
Non-Surgical Gynecological Care
Childbirth and Delivery Issues
Reproductive Health
Puberty and Menopause

By the numbers

“Employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 31 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations."

Bureau of Labor Statistics

“The median annual wage for a WHNP is $113,930.”

Bureau of Labor Statistics

FAQs

How long do your Nursing programs take to complete?

Each Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program can be done in as little as two years. There are additional options available for several programs that allow students to take these programs at a slower pace. Although these options extend the length of the selected program, they often make it a more feasible option for the student.

The Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is a part-time program built to be completed in as little as four semesters, or one year and four months. The Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner program has no set time frame due to the extremely customizable nature of the curriculum.
Can I work while completing this program?

Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.

If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
Is Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) available?
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.

Sources of aid:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Military Benefits
- FAFSA
- Scholarships