CRNA Programs in Pennsylvania That Accept PICU Experience

10 Programs for 2026

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Are there CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that accept picu experience?

10 CRNA programs in Pennsylvania accept PICU experience as qualifying critical care.

Source: The CRNA Club School Database (15 Pennsylvania programs)

We track every accredited CRNA program in Pennsylvania and update this data regularly. Below you will find the 10 programs that match this filter, with tuition, requirements, and outcomes you can compare side by side. If you want to explore all 15 Pennsylvania programs or apply different filters, use The CRNA Club's free School Database.

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Pennsylvania PICU Accepted Programs at a Glance

10 Matching Programs
$93,915 - $169,280 Tuition Range (In-State)
15 Total Programs in Pennsylvania
DNP (9), DNAP (1) Degrees Offered

All 10 PICU Accepted Programs in Pennsylvania

10 of 15 Pennsylvania programs match. The remaining 5 do not meet this criteria.

Program City Degree Tuition GRE Min GPA
Drexel University Philadelphia DNP $158,220 No 3.20
Duquesne University Pittsburgh DNP $169,280 No 3.20
Geisinger/Bloomsburg University Danville DNP $102,030 No 3.20
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia Latrobe DNAP $109,598 No 3.00
La Salle University Philadelphia DNP $93,915 No 3.20
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia DNP $169,185 No 3.20
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia DNP $102,030 No 3.00
UPMC Hamot/Gannon University Erie DNP $102,060 Yes 3.00
Villanova University Springfield DNP $143,613 Yes 3.00
York College of Pennsylvania York DNP $106,000 No 3.20

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Program Details

Drexel University campus

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-12-04
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$158,220 No GRE
Prerequisites
Anatomy
Duquesne University campus

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-02-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$169,280 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy +2 more
Geisinger/Bloomsburg University campus

Geisinger/Bloomsburg University

Danville, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-02-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$102,030 No GRE
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia campus

Independence Health System School of Anesthesia

Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-01-15
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$109,598 No GRE
La Salle University campus

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-01-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$93,915 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research
Thomas Jefferson University campus

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-12-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$169,185 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology +1 more
University of Pennsylvania campus

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-02-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$102,030 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
UPMC Hamot/Gannon University campus

UPMC Hamot/Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-09-15
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing Last 60
Quick Facts
$102,060 GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research
Villanova University campus

Villanova University

Springfield, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-09-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$143,613 GRE
York College of Pennsylvania campus

York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-10-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$106,000 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that accept picu experience?

10 out of 15 CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that accept picu experience.

What is the tuition for PICU Accepted CRNA programs in Pennsylvania?

The most affordable is La Salle University at $93,915 in-state tuition.

What are the NCE pass rates for PICU Accepted programs in Pennsylvania?

The highest is 100% at UPMC Hamot/Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Our Final Thoughts

Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 10 programs in Pennsylvania that accept picu experience narrows your search significantly. From here, compare tuition, pass rates, and clinical sites to build your target list.

The CRNA Club's free School Database lets you stack multiple filters at once. You can also check our full requirements guide or step-by-step CRNA path for context on where this fits in your application timeline.

Data from 15 COA-accredited programs in Pennsylvania. Updated regularly from program websites and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn about our methodology →

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