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 $48,600 to $242,857.
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All 25 Programs
| Program | City | State | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | Arizona | DNP | $106,765 | No | 3.00 |
| National University | Fresno | California | DNAP | $114,524 | No | 3.00 |
| Nurse Anesthesia Program of Hartford | Hartford | Connecticut | DNAP | $85,140 | No | 3.00 |
| Decatur & Millikin | Decatur | Illinois | DNP | $96,800 | No | 3.00 |
| Murray State University | Madisonville | Kentucky | DNP | $112,167 | No | 3.00 |
| Uniformed Services University | Bethesda | Maryland | DNP | Free | Yes | 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 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | Minnesota | DNP | $96,320 | No | 2.75 |
| 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 |
| UNC Greensboro | Greensboro | North Carolina | DNP | $65,490 | Yes | 3.20 |
| Western Carolina University | Asheville | North Carolina | DNP | $70,178 | Yes | 3.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists, Inc. | Youngstown | Ohio | DNP | $91,642 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Akron | Akron | Ohio | DNP | $83,700 | No | 3.00 |
| UPMC Hamot/Gannon University | Erie | Pennsylvania | DNP | $102,060 | Yes | 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 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston | Texas | DNP | $242,857 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Texas at Houston | Houston | Texas | DNP | $57,824 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City | Utah | DNP | $147,600 | No | 3.00 |
| Old Dominion University | Virginia Beach | Virginia | DNP | $48,600 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | Washington | DNAP | $110,440 | No | 3.00 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | Texas | DNAP | $115,000 | Yes | 3.00 |
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Program Details
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
NCE pass rate: 100%
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“100% First-Time NCE pass rate…”
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Carolinas Medical Center
NCE pass rate: 100%
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“100% National Certification Exam pass rate on retake…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
UNC Greensboro
NCE pass rate: 100%
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