Online NP Programs by State | Find Schools Near You
In the next ten years, the need for nurse practitioners is expected to rise dramatically. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS 2025) anticipated that job openings for NPs would swell 40 percent nationally between 2024 and 2034, much faster than the average job growth across all occupations during the same period (3 percent). This is an increase of 128,400 jobs.
Given the rising demand for nurse practitioners across the United States and lucrative salary prospects, more people may wish to become nurse practitioners. There are many excellent online nurse practitioner programs available throughout the United States. The following listing of online NP programs by state can help you find a school near you. Please note that all school data is from 2025 and only includes online NP programs with nine or fewer total campus visits required.
Methodology & Sources
Each state page has the following information:
- A comprehensive listing of schools in your state that offer online NP programs
- The perspective of a local expert, such as a nurse practitioner or professor
- Current NP employment and salary averages for your state, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS May 2024)—the latest data available as of January 2026
- Job growth figures for nurse practitioners in your state Projections Central (2025)
There are several advantages to earning an online NP degree near where you live and work. Although the programs listed here are all online, not all programs accept students from every state. In addition, some programs may require travel to the college or university for intensive and hands-on training. Finally, some programs require RN licensure in their state in order to study through their institution or may have other restrictions.
Some students may desire to earn their nurse practitioner degree closer to home, while others may wish to study in a specific state.
Kimmy Gustafson
WriterAmong her many diverse writing endeavors, Kimmy Gustafson has also lent her expertise to NPSchools.com since 2020, providing insightful and engaging content about the significant role of education in shaping our future generations of nurse practitioners. Many of her pieces include interviewing experts on timely topics such as healthcare workplace violence and moral distress.
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Matt Zbrog
WriterMatt Zbrog is a writer and researcher from Southern California, and he believes nurse practitioners (NP) are an indispensable component of America’s current and future healthcare workforce. Since 2018, he’s written extensively about the work and advocacy of NPs, with a particular focus on the rapid growth of specialization programs, residencies, fellowships, and professional organizations. As part of an ongoing series on state practice authority, he’s worked with NP leaders, educators, and advocates from across the country to elevate policy discussions that empower NPs. His articles have featured interviews with the leadership of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), and many other professional nursing associations.