Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Career Outlook

• 26% growth projected 2018–2028 for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners¹
• $167,950 median income for nurse anesthetists¹
• $182,750 annual income for the Top 10% of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners¹

Facing a rapid expansion of knowledge, increased complexity of patient care and shortages in personnel, leaders who can navigate a changing health care environment will find high demand throughout the industry.

Follow your passion where it leads you with our DNP, whether you want to provide advanced direct services as a midwife or anesthetist or create systemic change at the executive level.

Director of Nursing:

$146,644/YEAR

As a director of nursing, you would guide the operations of a health care organization and a team of nursing leaders with complex roles. Manage policies and budgets, oversee personnel and organizational structure, and ensure high standards of care.²

Executive VP in Health Care:

$137,039/YEAR

As an executive in the health care industry, you could be part of an executive team driving an organization’s strategy. Whether in the for-profit or nonprofit sector, you would provide valuable health care expertise to meet business- and mission-focused goals while steering operational excellence.³

Additional roles for graduates of the online DNP program:

• Certified registered nurse anesthetist
• Nurse practitioner
• Certified nurse midwife
• Health care lobbyist
• Clinical researcher
• Advanced practice registered nurse