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Earning Potential

$87,340–$135,470

The median annual wage for nurse practitioners ranged from $87,340 to $135,470 in May 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).2 There is no guarantee a person who enrolls in this program will obtain a job or earn the stated salaries.

Career Impact

Overall employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.1 Family nurse practitioner is one of several MSN NP specializations you can choose. This path can give you the skills and confidence to improve patient outcomes and make a real impact for the communities you serve. Gain greater clinical autonomy—and the reward of guiding patients through the continuum of care. Become a next-generation nursing leader and a catalyst for positive social change.

Career Impact

Overall employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.1 Family nurse practitioner is one of several MSN NP specializations you can choose. This path can give you the skills and confidence to improve patient outcomes and make a real impact for the communities you serve. Gain greater clinical autonomy—and the reward of guiding patients through the continuum of care. Become a next-generation nursing leader and a catalyst for positive social change.

Earning Potential

$87,340–$135,470

The median annual wage for nurse practitioners ranged from $87,340 to $135,470 in May 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).2 There is no guarantee a person who enrolls in this program will obtain a job or earn the stated salaries.

Career Options

A family nurse practitioner MSN can prepare you to work in settings such as.

  • Physicians’ offices
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Outpatient care centers
  • Offices of other health practitioners
  • Home healthcare services

Increased Demand

45%

Overall employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.1

Featured Alumni

ERIN KEEFE

Meet Walden graduate Erin Keefe ’10, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). A commitment to social change is the thread through her rewarding nursing carer.

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