CRNA Programs with the Highest NCE Pass Rates
The best CRNA programs by NCE pass rate achieve 95-100% first-time pass rates on the National Certification Examination. Based on our analysis of program outcomes, the top 25 programs consistently demonstrate exceptional student preparation for board certification.
We found 25 programs matching this filter across 17 states. In-state tuition ranges from $50,639 to $242,857.
CRNA Club Snapshot
At a Glance
25 Total Programs
$50,639 – $242,857 Tuition Range
17 States Represented
21 DNP, 4 DNAP Degree Breakdown
All 25 Programs
| Program | City | State | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mobile | Mobile | Alabama | DNAP | $105,885 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson | Arizona | DNP | $106,765 | No | 3.00 |
| National University | Fresno | California | DNAP | $114,524 | — | 3.00 |
| Florida International University | Miami | Florida | DNP | $83,714 | No | 3.00 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville | Florida | DNP | $66,789 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Murray State University | Madisonville | Kentucky | DNP | $112,167 | No | 3.00 |
| University of New England | Portland | Maine | DNP | $147,855 | No | 3.00 |
| Uniformed Services University | Bethesda | Maryland | DNP | Free | — | 3.00 |
| University of Maryland | Baltimore | Maryland | DNP | $108,101 | No | 3.00 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | Massachusetts | DNP | $187,600 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Northeastern University | Boston | Massachusetts | DNP | $149,842 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Minneapolis School of Anesthesia | Saint Paul | Minnesota | DNP | $92,454 | No | 3.00 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | Minnesota | DNP | $96,320 | No | 2.75 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield | Missouri | DNAP | $91,990 | No | 3.00 |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln | Nebraska | DNAP | $104,318 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | North Carolina | DNP | $88,929 | Yes | 3.30 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville | North Carolina | DNP | $50,639 | Yes | 3.00 |
| UNC Greensboro | Greensboro | North Carolina | DNP | $65,490 | Yes | 3.20 |
| University of Akron | Akron | Ohio | DNP | $83,700 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinatti | Ohio | DNP | $76,851 | — | 3.40 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | DNP | $149,130 | No | 3.00 |
| York College of Pennsylvania | York | Pennsylvania | DNP | $106,000 | No | 3.20 |
| University of Puerto Rico | San Juan | Puerto Rico | DNP | $56,800 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville | Tennessee | DNP | $120,536 | — | 3.00 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston | Texas | DNP | $242,857 | Yes | 3.00 |
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Program Details
University of Mobile
Mobile, Alabama
Deadline: 2026-09-01
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Science Nursing Last 60
Quick Facts
$105,885
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Deadline: 2026-08-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$106,765
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
National University
Fresno, California
Deadline: 2026-07-31
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Last 60
Quick Facts
$114,524
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Deadline: 2026-02-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Last 60
Quick Facts
$83,714
No GRE
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Deadline: 2026-02-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$66,789
GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem
Murray State University
Madisonville, Kentucky
Deadline: 2026-10-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$112,167
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
University of New England
Portland, Maine
Deadline: 2026-02-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$147,855
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Biochemistry
Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, Maryland
Deadline: 2026-08-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$0
Prerequisites
Statistics Biochemistry Physiology
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Deadline: 2026-07-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$108,101
No GRE
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Deadline: 2025-06-30
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$187,600
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Deadline: 2026-07-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$149,842
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
Minneapolis School of Anesthesia
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Deadline: 2026-08-31
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$92,454
No GRE
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Deadline: 2025-09-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$96,320
No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Organic Chem Biochemistry
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
Deadline: 2026-06-15
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Last 60
Quick Facts
$91,990
No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln, Nebraska
Deadline: 2026-08-31
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$104,318
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Deadline: 2026-06-10
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$88,929
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Deadline: 2026-08-31
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$50,639
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Biochemistry
+1 more
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
Deadline: 2025-09-15
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$65,490
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Deadline: 2026-08-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$83,700
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
University of Cincinnati
Cincinatti, Ohio
Deadline: 2025-12-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$76,851
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-04-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$149,130
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
York College of Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-10-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$106,000
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Deadline: 2026-12-15
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$56,800
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
Deadline: 2026-09-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$120,536
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Deadline: 2026-06-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$242,857
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Organic Chem
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CRNA programs match "generic"?
There are currently 25 CRNA programs matching this filter.
Which states have the most programs matching "generic"?
The states with the most matching programs are: North Carolina (3), Florida (2), Maryland (2), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (2).
What is the tuition range for these programs?
Tuition for these programs ranges from $0 to $242,857 (in-state).
What degree types do these programs offer?
The degree breakdown is: DNP (21), DNAP (4).
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