Department of Nursing • Waynesburg, PA • Online • $705/Credit (2025-26)
Waynesburg University offers 1 Nursing Informatics program:
- MSN, Nursing Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN, Nursing Informatics | $21.2K | 2 years part time | 30 |
Waynesburg’s online informatics MSN is 30 credits, finished part time in about two years, and includes 200 practicum hours that Waynesburg says count toward ANCC informatics nursing certification. At $705 per credit, tuition totals about $21,000.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MSN (also MSN/MBA and dual tracks) |
| Format | 100% online, part time |
| Practicum Hours | 200 |
| RN License Required | Yes |
| Who It’s For | Working BSN-prepared RNs who want a short, low-cost online informatics MSN |
| Distinctive Coursework | Informatics practicum aligned with ANCC certification hours |
| Certification Pathway | Waynesburg says the 200 practicum hours transfer to ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification |
| Tuition | $705 per credit (2025-26) |
| Accreditation | CCNE (MSN); MSCHE institutional |
MSN, Nursing Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MSN in Nursing Informatics at Waynesburg University is approximately $21,150 (30 credits at $705/credit).
Waynesburg lists the MSN at 2 years part time.
MSN Curriculum
- 30 credits of MSN core and informatics courses; the course list is in Waynesburg’s catalog.
- Waynesburg also offers an MSN/MBA (54 credits) and a dual administration and education track (42 credits).
You Should Know
- A statistics course is required and can be completed during the program.
- Students must start within one year of admission.
MSN Practicum and Capstone
- 200 hours of informatics practicum experience.
MSN Admissions
- BSN with a 3.0 GPA (lower GPAs can appeal with strong work experience), an unrestricted U.S. RN license, two recommendations, a résumé, and a goals statement.
Tuition
Waynesburg lists $705 per credit for the MSN for 2025-26.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per credit | $705 |
| 30 credits | $21,150 |
- Rates come from Waynesburg’s graduate tuition page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The $705 rate is for 2025-26, and fees are listed only in the catalog. Confirm the 2026-27 rate and fees.
The rate is the same for students in every state.
Why Choose This Nursing Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for nurses who want a practicum-based informatics MSN.
Cost verdict. At about $21,000 for 30 credits, it costs less than Commonwealth University‘s 42-credit online informatics MSN, and it includes a 200-hour practicum.
The trade-offs. The program is part time only, and Waynesburg’s program page does not list its informatics courses.
Accreditation
Waynesburg’s MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), per Waynesburg.
Waynesburg University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Check ANCC’s Informatics Nursing certification eligibility rules for practice-hour requirements.
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