PMHNP Programs in Mississippi (2026)

Compare psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner pathways in Mississippi, including MSN-PMHNP and DNP-PMHNP options — one of the highest-demand NP specialties in the country.

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Why PMHNP Demand Is Exceptionally High in Mississippi

The US faces a projected shortage of over 31,000 mental health professionals through 2030 according to HRSA. PMHNPs address this gap directly — they can prescribe psychiatric medications, conduct therapy, and manage complex mental health conditions across the lifespan, often serving as the primary mental health provider in underserved communities across Mississippi.

Unlike many nursing specialties, PMHNP programs are frequently available fully online with locally-arranged clinical placements, making them accessible to working nurses without relocating. The combination of telehealth expansion and high shortage-area demand makes PMHNP one of the strongest ROI specialties in nursing today.

Psychiatric NP scope of practice and prescriptive authority rules are set by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Confirm current PMHNP requirements — including controlled substance scheduling and any collaboration agreement requirements — before choosing a program.

How this list is built

We were unable to confirm PMHNP-specific programs in Mississippi by name, so this list shows the full MSN and DNP program pool available to Mississippi students. Most accredited MSN programs include a psychiatric mental health track. Confirm PMHNP track availability and clinical placement policy directly with each school.

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PMHNP Pathway Programs Available in Mississippi

Includes MSN and DNP programs that may offer a psychiatric mental health NP track. Tuition range: $13,500 to $108,000. Confirm PMHNP track availability with each school.

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Liberty University logo
MSNOnline

Liberty University

MSN

$19,980 total24 mo program72% grad rate
University of Texas at Arlington logo
MSNOnline

University of Texas at Arlington

MSN — Administration

$24,120 total24 mo program76% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Texas at Arlington

MSN — Education

$24,120 total24 mo program76% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Simmons University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$67,200 total36 mo program83% grad rate
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MSNOnline

West Coast University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$42,000 total36 mo program73% grad rate
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MSNOnline + Campus

University of Cincinnati

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$22,560 total36 mo program80% grad rate
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MSNOnline + Campus

Vanderbilt University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$54,000 total30 mo program91% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Walden University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$48,150 total36 mo program65% grad rate
Liberty University logo
MSNOnline

Liberty University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$26,640 total36 mo program72% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Keiser University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$32,000 total30 mo program67% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Phoenix

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$46,080 total36 mo program55% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Gonzaga University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$24,300 total30 mo program82% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Michigan State University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$27,000 total30 mo program79% grad rate
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MSNOnline

National University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$18,000 total30 mo program62% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Sacred Heart University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$46,000 total30 mo program78% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Pennsylvania

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$86,000 total24 mo program93% grad rate
MSNOnline

Drexel University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$31,275 total30 mo program75% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Grand Canyon University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$30,625 total36 mo program68% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Maryville University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$25,440 total30 mo program74% grad rate
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MSNOnline + Campus

Indiana State University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$23,000 total36 mo program73% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Johns Hopkins University

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$58,000 total24 mo program92% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Regis College

MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner

$46,800 total30 mo program82% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Texas at Arlington

MSN — Informatics

$24,120 total24 mo program76% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Western Governors University

MSN — Leadership & Management

$18,000 total24 mo program55% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Capella University

MSN — Nurse Educator

$27,000 total30 mo program58% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Cincinnati

MSN — Nurse Educator

$16,920 total24 mo program80% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Michigan — Flint

MSN — Nurse Educator

$20,736 total24 mo program78% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Walden University

MSN — Nurse Educator

$40,488 total30 mo program65% grad rate
Grand Canyon University logo
MSNOnline

Grand Canyon University

MSN — Nurse Educator

$22,050 total24 mo program68% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Chamberlain University

MSN — Nurse Educator

$30,780 total24 mo program62% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Chamberlain University

MSN — Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

$40,020 total36 mo program62% grad rate
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MSNOnline + Campus

Vanderbilt University

MSN — Nurse-Midwifery

$63,000 total36 mo program91% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Penn State World Campus

MSN — Nursing Administration

$27,720 total24 mo program72% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Regis College

MSN — Nursing Administration

$35,100 total24 mo program82% grad rate
Indiana State University logo
MSNOnline

Indiana State University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$18,000 total24 mo program73% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Florida State University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$18,000 total24 mo program83% grad rate
Chamberlain University logo
MSNOnline

Chamberlain University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$30,780 total24 mo program62% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Cincinnati

MSN — Nursing Administration

$16,920 total24 mo program80% grad rate
MSNOnline

Drexel University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$25,020 total24 mo program75% grad rate
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MSNOnline

University of Pennsylvania

MSN — Nursing Administration

$72,000 total24 mo program93% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Gonzaga University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$19,440 total24 mo program82% grad rate
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MSNOnline

Herzing University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$21,000 total24 mo program68% grad rate
Maryville University logo
MSNOnline

Maryville University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$19,080 total24 mo program74% grad rate
National University logo
MSNOnline

National University

MSN — Nursing Administration

$13,500 total24 mo program62% grad rate
Chamberlain University logo
DNPOnline

Chamberlain University

DNP

$45,000 total36 mo program62% grad rate
Simmons University logo
DNPOnline

Simmons University

DNP

$75,000 total36 mo program83% grad rate
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DNPOnline

Capella University

DNP

$46,800 total42 mo program58% grad rate
Johns Hopkins University logo
DNPOnline

Johns Hopkins University

DNP

$88,000 total36 mo program92% grad rate
Grand Canyon University logo
DNPOnline

Grand Canyon University

DNP

$30,000 total36 mo program68% grad rate
Regis College logo
DNPOnline

Regis College

DNP

$60,000 total36 mo program82% grad rate
University of Texas at Arlington logo
DNPOnline

University of Texas at Arlington

DNP

$36,120 total36 mo program76% grad rate
Walden University logo
DNPOnline

Walden University

DNP

$51,000 total48 mo program65% grad rate
Vanderbilt University logo
DNPOnline + Campus

Vanderbilt University

DNP

$71,000 total36 mo program91% grad rate
Liberty University logo
DNPOnline

Liberty University

DNP

$28,620 total36 mo program72% grad rate
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DNPOnline

University of Pennsylvania

DNP

$108,000 total36 mo program93% grad rate
University of Phoenix logo
DNPOnline

University of Phoenix

DNP

$51,840 total36 mo program55% grad rate
University of Cincinnati logo
DNPOnline + Campus

University of Cincinnati

DNP

$33,840 total36 mo program80% grad rate
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DNPOnline + Campus

Arizona State University

DNP

$42,000 total36 mo program65% grad rate
University of Michigan — Flint logo
DNPOnline

University of Michigan — Flint

DNP

$31,104 total36 mo program78% grad rate
Sacred Heart University logo
DNPOnline

Sacred Heart University

DNP

$65,000 total36 mo program78% grad rate
DNPOnline

Drexel University

DNP

$45,000 total36 mo program75% grad rate
DNPOnline

George Washington University

DNP

$78,000 total36 mo program82% grad rate
Gonzaga University logo
DNPOnline

Gonzaga University

DNP

$38,880 total36 mo program82% grad rate
Maryville University logo
DNPOnline

Maryville University

DNP

$36,000 total36 mo program74% grad rate
Michigan State University logo
DNPOnline

Michigan State University

DNP

$39,600 total36 mo program79% grad rate
Penn State World Campus logo
DNPOnline

Penn State World Campus

DNP

$36,960 total36 mo program72% grad rate
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DNPOnline

Purdue University Global

DNP — Executive Leadership

$36,000 total36 mo program65% grad rate
What does PMHNP stand for, and what do they do in Mississippi?
PMHNP stands for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In Mississippi, PMHNPs are advanced-practice nurses who provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment — including psychotherapy and psychopharmacology — across the lifespan. PMHNPs work in community mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric units, private practices, and telehealth settings. Demand for PMHNPs is exceptionally high nationally due to the mental health provider shortage.
How long do PMHNP programs take in Mississippi?
Most PMHNP-track MSN programs run 24 to 36 months from an accredited BSN. DNP-PMHNP pathways typically add another 18 to 24 months beyond the MSN level. The fastest listed pathway for Mississippi is 18 months. Clinical hour requirements — typically 500 to 750 supervised psychiatric hours — often determine minimum program length regardless of credit count.
What do PMHNP programs cost in Mississippi?
PMHNP-pathway programs listed for Mississippi range from $13,500 to $108,000 in total tuition. Public in-state rates tend to be more affordable; private and online-only programs are generally higher-cost. Total cost-of-attendance should include clinical travel, technology fees, and exam costs.
Can I complete a PMHNP program online in Mississippi?
Yes — the majority of PMHNP programs deliver didactic content online or in a hybrid format. 66 fully online pathways are currently listed for Mississippi, with 7 hybrid options. Supervised clinical hours in psychiatric settings must be completed at approved sites in or near your area — telehealth clinical placements are sometimes accepted but vary by program.
What are the admission requirements for PMHNP programs in Mississippi?
Common PMHNP admission requirements include an active, unencumbered RN license, accredited BSN with minimum 3.0 GPA, professional letters of reference, a personal statement, and typically 1 to 2 years of clinical RN experience. Some programs prefer applicants with behavioral health, emergency, or acute care backgrounds. Confirm current state-specific requirements with each program and through the Mississippi Board of Nursing (https://www.msbn.ms.gov).
Is prescriptive authority available for PMHNPs in Mississippi?
Prescriptive authority for PMHNPs — including psychiatric medications and controlled substances — is governed by Mississippi state law. Some states grant full practice authority to NPs (including PMHNPs), while others require ongoing physician collaboration agreements. Verify the current APRN prescriptive authority rules at https://www.msbn.ms.gov before selecting a program, as scope rules directly affect career options after graduation.
Is a PMHNP worth pursuing in Mississippi?
The career case for PMHNP is especially strong right now. Mental health provider shortages across Mississippi mean high job placement rates and often signing bonuses. RNs in Mississippi average $62,020 annually. PMHNPs commonly earn $89,929 or more depending on setting — and telehealth has expanded practice options considerably. Loan forgiveness programs through NHSC and HRSA may further offset program costs for PMHNPs practicing in shortage areas.
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