The average annual wage of the occupations is $128,490 and $62 per hour. 14 vocational programs could be taken for the Nurse Practitioners career. Based on BLS data, a total of 280,140 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Nurse Practitioners is $31,363. The average length of the programs is 81 hours and the average completion time is 19.00 months.
The following 14 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Nurse Practitioners.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 6 | $26,764 | - | - | - |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 3 | $13,600 | $970 | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 3 | $30,088 | $2,475 | 48 Hours | 24.00 Months |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 2 | $26,098 | - | - | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 3 | $25,590 | - | - | - |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 3 | $33,003 | - | - | - |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| Critical Care Nursing | 2 | $25,590 | - | - | - |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Nursing Practice | 7 | $46,859 | $5,705 | 93 Hours | 12.00 Months |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 4 | $27,360 | - | - | - |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Forensic Nursing | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other) | 12 | $34,903 | $7,200 | 101 Hours | 21.00 Months |
The following 16 occupations are related to Nurse Practitioners.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Nurse Midwives | 6,960 | $131,570 | $63 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 19,820 | $278,660 | $134 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
The following 42 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Nurse Practitioners. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.