
Graduate nursing programs prepare students for advanced practice, research, and leadership roles and promote the development of expertise in select areas of nursing.

Degree Offered
Following programs, which feature challenging academics and a strong foundation for the nursing field, are offered to graduate nursing students: AE-MSN, MSN, AE-PhD, PhD and DNP.

Certificate Programs
We offer three different certification programs to our graduate students: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Health Informatics, and Teaching Nursing Certificate Programs.

Portfolio Programs
Graduate students can obtain credentials in a cross-disciplinary academic area of inquiry while completing the requirements for a master's or doctor's degree in a particular discipline.
Financial Support
The School of Nursing awards scholarships to a number of qualified students each year. The Office of Financial Aid offers various forms of financial assistance to students.
Information Sessions
Information Sessions are designed to enhance students’ understanding of alternate-entry nursing (AE-MSN and AE-PhD and AC PNP Certificate Program) programs at The University of Texas at Austin.
Rankings

Ranked #1 in Best Value PhD in Nursing Programs
(Value Colleges 2016)

Ranked #7 in Best Value DNP Programs
(Best College Values 2017)


Ranked #12 among public schools and #23 among all schools in Best Nursing Schools: Master's Programs
(U.S. News & World Report 2023)

Ranked #15 among public schools and #24 among all schools in Best Nursing Schools: DNP Programs
(U.S. News & World Report 2023)