CRNA Schools by State

Updated November 1, 2026

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There are 159 CRNA programs in the U.S.: 154 accredited and 5 awaiting their first accreditation, across 44 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Find CRNA schools and programs near you by clicking any state on the map, or browse the complete list of all CRNA schools in the U.S. by state, with total cost, degree type and city.

159CRNA programs

44states, plus DC and Puerto Rico

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All 159 CRNA programs by state. Costs are total program tuition and fees. Where a public university charges non-residents more, both prices are shown. To compare programs by price, see CRNA Schools by Cost.

CRNA Schools in Alabama

4 programs

Alabama has four CRNA programs, in Mobile and Birmingham.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of South AlabamaPending accreditationSeeking initial COA accreditation; first cohort expected 2027.	Mobile	DNP	Not yet published
Samford University	Birmingham	DNP	$114,411
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)	Birmingham	DNP	$100,474$156,716 out-of-state
University of Mobile	Mobile	DNAP	$109,800

Nearby: Florida (10) · Georgia (2) · Mississippi (2) · Tennessee (9) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Arizona

2 programs

Arizona has two CRNA programs, one in the Phoenix metro (Midwestern University in Glendale) and one in Tucson (University of Arizona).

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Midwestern University	Glendale	DNAP	$171,621
University of Arizona	Tucson	DNP	$110,506

Nearby: California (6) · Colorado (1) · New Mexico (1) · Nevada (2) · Utah (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Arkansas

2 programs

Arkansas has two CRNA programs, in Little Rock and Jonesboro.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)	Little Rock	DNP	$96,112$146,512 out-of-state
Arkansas State University	Jonesboro	DNP	$61,660

Nearby: Louisiana (4) · Missouri (4) · Mississippi (2) · Oklahoma (2) · Tennessee (9) · Texas (9) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in California

6 programs

California has six CRNA schools, spread from Sacramento and Oakland in the north to Fresno, Los Angeles, Pasadena and Loma Linda in the south.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Loma Linda University	Loma Linda	DNP	$175,002
National University	Fresno	DNAP	$82,050
Samuel Merritt University	Oakland	DNP	$231,792
University of Southern California (USC)	Los Angeles	DNAP	$225,535
University of California, Davis	Sacramento	DNP	$162,956
Cal State Fullerton & Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia	Pasadena	DNP-NA	$106,077$154,473 out-of-state

Nearby: Arizona (2) · Nevada (2) · Oregon (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Colorado

1 program

Colorado has one CRNA school: Rocky Vista University in Englewood, in the Denver metro area. Many Colorado applicants also look at programs in nearby Utah, Kansas, Nebraska and New Mexico.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Rocky Vista University	Englewood	DNAP	$116,449

Nearby: Arizona (2) · Kansas (2) · Nebraska (3) · New Mexico (1) · Oklahoma (2) · Utah (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Connecticut

3 programs

Connecticut has three CRNA programs, in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Central Connecticut State University & Integrated Anesthesia Associates	Hartford	DNAP	$129,832
Central Connecticut State University & Yale New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia	New Haven	DNP	$98,659
Fairfield University & Bridgeport Hospital	Bridgeport	DNP	$158,480

Nearby: Massachusetts (2) · New York (7) · Rhode Island (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Delaware

1 program

Delaware has one CRNA school: ChristianaCare & Wilmington University in New Castle (Wilmington area).

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
ChristianaCare & Wilmington UniversityNewInitial COA accreditation 2025; first cohort January 2026.	New Castle	DNP	$151,297

Nearby: Maryland (3) · New Jersey (1) · Pennsylvania (16) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Florida

10 programs

Florida has 10 CRNA schools, more than any state except Pennsylvania, with programs in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Naples, Fort Lauderdale and Panama City.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Nova Southeastern University	Fort Lauderdale	DNP	$114,103
Keiser University (Wolford College)	Naples	DNAP	$128,814
Florida Gulf Coast University	Fort Myers	DNP	$53,250$157,105 out-of-state
Florida International University	Miami	DNP	$84,680$143,109 out-of-state
Florida State University	Panama City	DNP-NA	$92,230
University of Miami	Coral Gables	DNP-NA	$163,451
University of North Florida	Jacksonville	DNP	$68,789$142,033 out-of-state
University of South Florida	Tampa	DNP	$77,819$130,822 out-of-state
AdventHealth University	Orlando	DNAP	$126,025
Barry University	Miami Shores	DNP	$118,000

Nearby: Alabama (4) · Georgia (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Georgia

2 programs

Georgia has two CRNA schools: Emory University in Atlanta and Augusta University.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Augusta University	Augusta	DNP	$92,510$191,724 out-of-state
Emory University	Atlanta	DNP	$251,804

Nearby: Alabama (4) · Florida (10) · North Carolina (6) · South Carolina (2) · Tennessee (9) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Idaho

1 program

Idaho has one CRNA school: Idaho State University in Meridian (Boise area).

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Idaho State UniversityNewInitial COA accreditation May 2025; first cohort fall 2025.	Meridian	DNAP	$126,012$154,677 out-of-state

Nearby: Nevada (2) · Oregon (2) · Utah (1) · Washington (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Illinois

6 programs

Illinois has six CRNA programs. Four are in the Chicago area (Rush, UIC, Rosalind Franklin and Endeavor Health & DePaul), with others in Decatur and Edwardsville.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Millikin University & Decatur Memorial Hospital	Decatur	DNP	$98,510
Rosalind Franklin University	North Chicago	DNP	$170,406
Rush University	Chicago	DNP	$138,073
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)	Edwardsville	DNP	$96,072
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)	Chicago	DNP	$170,269
Endeavor Health & DePaul University	Evanston	DNP	$165,986

Nearby: Indiana (2) · Iowa (1) · Kentucky (4) · Missouri (4) · Wisconsin (4) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Indiana

2 programs

Indiana has two CRNA schools: Marian University in Indianapolis and the University of Evansville.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Marian University	Indianapolis	DNP	$122,060
University of Evansville	Evansville	DNAP	$160,653

Nearby: Illinois (6) · Kentucky (4) · Michigan (5) · Ohio (8) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Iowa

1 program

Iowa has one CRNA school: University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of Iowa	Iowa City	DNP-NA	$111,534$201,917 out-of-state

Nearby: Illinois (6) · Minnesota (4) · Missouri (4) · Nebraska (3) · South Dakota (2) · Wisconsin (4) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Kansas

2 programs

Kansas has two CRNA programs, in Wichita and Kansas City.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Newman University	Wichita	DNAP	$116,553
University of Kansas Medical Center	Kansas City	DNAP	$50,012$79,287 out-of-state

Nearby: Colorado (1) · Missouri (4) · Nebraska (3) · Oklahoma (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Kentucky

4 programs

Kentucky has four CRNA programs, in Louisville, Madisonville, and Highland Heights (Cincinnati area).

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Bellarmine University	Louisville	DNP-NA	$123,944
Murray State University & Baptist Health	Madisonville	DNP	$119,484
Northern Kentucky University	Highland Heights	DNP	$98,748$122,598 out-of-state
University of Louisville	Louisville	DNP	$131,054

Nearby: Illinois (6) · Indiana (2) · Missouri (4) · Ohio (8) · Tennessee (9) · Virginia (3) · West Virginia (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Louisiana

4 programs

Louisiana has four CRNA programs, in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Natchitoches.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	Baton Rouge	DNP	$127,740
LSU Health Sciences Center	New Orleans	DNP-NA	$94,723$53,987 out-of-state
Loyola University New Orleans	New Orleans	DNP	$159,115
Northwestern State University	Natchitoches	DNP	$79,385

Nearby: Arkansas (2) · Mississippi (2) · Texas (9) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Maine

1 program

Maine has one CRNA school: University of New England in Portland.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of New England	Portland	DNP	$215,238

Nearby: Massachusetts (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Maryland

3 programs

Maryland has three CRNA programs, including the military program at the Uniformed Services University (USUHS) in Bethesda.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing	Baltimore	DNP	$200,064
University of Maryland	Baltimore	DNP	$108,782$175,708 out-of-state
Uniformed Services University (USUHS) – Military CRNATuition-free with a military service commitment.	Bethesda	DNP	$0service commitment

Nearby: Delaware (1) · Pennsylvania (16) · Virginia (3) · West Virginia (2) · Washington, DC (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Massachusetts

2 programs

Massachusetts has two CRNA programs, both in the Boston area: Northeastern University and Boston College.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Northeastern University	Boston	DNP-NA	$151,788
Boston College	Chestnut Hill	DNP-NA	$188,353

Nearby: Connecticut (3) · New York (7) · Rhode Island (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Michigan

5 programs

Michigan has five CRNA programs, in East Lansing, Royal Oak (Detroit area), Detroit, and Flint.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Michigan State University	East Lansing	DNP	$93,447$133,780 out-of-state
Oakland University & Beaumont	Royal Oak	DNP-NA	$106,765
University of Detroit Mercy	Detroit	DNP	$116,553
University of Michigan-Flint & Hurley Medical Center	Flint	DNAP	$113,959$171,942 out-of-state
Wayne State University	Detroit	DNAP	$143,899$231,750 out-of-state

Nearby: Indiana (2) · Ohio (8) · Wisconsin (4) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Minnesota

4 programs

Minnesota has four CRNA programs, in Minneapolis, Shoreview (Twin Cities), and Rochester.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Minneapolis	DNP	$107,330
Metropolitan State University & Minneapolis School of Anesthesia	Shoreview	DNP	$140,154
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities	Minneapolis	DNP	$111,356
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science	Rochester	DNAP	$74,290

Nearby: Iowa (1) · North Dakota (1) · South Dakota (2) · Wisconsin (4) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Mississippi

2 programs

Mississippi has two CRNA programs, in Hattiesburg and Jackson.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of Southern Mississippi	Hattiesburg	DNP	$90,687$108,687 out-of-state
University of Mississippi Medical Center	Jackson	DNP	$93,950$224,450 out-of-state

Nearby: Alabama (4) · Arkansas (2) · Louisiana (4) · Tennessee (9) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Missouri

4 programs

Missouri has four CRNA programs, in St. Louis, Springfield, and Kansas City.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College	St. Louis	DNP-NA	$124,592
Missouri State University School of Anesthesia	Springfield	DNAP	$98,150
Webster University	St. Louis	DNAP	$132,375
Truman Medical Centers & University of Missouri–Kansas City	Kansas City	DNP	$87,270$138,571 out-of-state

Nearby: Arkansas (2) · Illinois (6) · Iowa (1) · Kansas (2) · Kentucky (4) · Nebraska (3) · Oklahoma (2) · Tennessee (9) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Nebraska

3 programs

Nebraska has three CRNA programs, in Lincoln and Omaha.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Bryan College of Health Sciences	Lincoln	DNAP	$114,191
Clarkson College	Omaha	DNP-NA	$117,239
Creighton UniversityPending accreditationSeeking initial COA accreditation; first cohort planned for August 2027.	Omaha	DNP-NA	Not yet published

Nearby: Colorado (1) · Iowa (1) · Kansas (2) · Missouri (4) · South Dakota (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Nevada

2 programs

Nevada has two CRNA programs, both in the Las Vegas area: UNLV and Roseman University in Henderson.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)	Las Vegas	DNP	$51,960$157,837 out-of-state
Roseman University of Health Sciences	Henderson	DNP	$169,400

Nearby: Arizona (2) · California (6) · Idaho (1) · Oregon (2) · Utah (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in New Jersey

1 program

New Jersey has one CRNA school: Rutgers School of Nursing in Newark.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Rutgers School of Nursing	Newark	DNP	$115,643$155,253 out-of-state

Nearby: Delaware (1) · New York (7) · Pennsylvania (16) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in New Mexico

1 program

New Mexico has one CRNA school: New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
New Mexico State University	Las Cruces	DNP	$100,824$173,601 out-of-state

Nearby: Arizona (2) · Colorado (1) · Oklahoma (2) · Texas (9) · Utah (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in New York

7 programs

New York has seven CRNA programs. In New York City you can choose Columbia University or Hunter-Bellevue (CUNY); Hofstra is on Long Island, and upstate options are in Albany, Buffalo and Rochester.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Hofstra University	Hempstead	DNP	$174,885
St. John Fisher UniversityDual DNP + Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP.	Rochester	DNP	$177,832
University at Buffalo (SUNY)	Buffalo	DNP	$169,944$218,223 out-of-state
University of Rochester School of NursingPending accreditationPending COA accreditation; first cohort planned for May 2027.	Rochester	DNP	$187,435
Albany Medical College & Albany Med Health System	Albany	DNP	$127,775
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (CUNY)	New York	DNP	$102,400$140,400 out-of-state
Columbia University	New York	DNP	$254,318

Nearby: Connecticut (3) · Massachusetts (2) · New Jersey (1) · Pennsylvania (16) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in North Carolina

6 programs

North Carolina has six CRNA programs, in Durham, Greenville, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Greensboro, and Charlotte.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Duke University	Durham	DNP	$346,831
East Carolina University	Greenville	DNP	$55,904$101,499 out-of-state
Wake Forest University School of Medicine	Winston-Salem	DNP	$181,389
Western Carolina University	Asheville	DNP	$74,393$122,629 out-of-state
Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia & UNC Greensboro	Greensboro	DNP	$55,747$149,533 out-of-state
UNC Charlotte & Carolinas Medical Center	Charlotte	DNP	$84,432$138,403 out-of-state

Nearby: Georgia (2) · South Carolina (2) · Tennessee (9) · Virginia (3) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in North Dakota

1 program

North Dakota has one CRNA school: University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of North Dakota	Grand Forks	DNP	$124,879$181,619 out-of-state

Nearby: Minnesota (4) · South Dakota (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Ohio

8 programs

Ohio has eight CRNA programs, in Cleveland, Columbus, Akron, Pepper Pike (Cleveland area), Youngstown, Dublin (Columbus area), and Cincinnati.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Cleveland Clinic & Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland	DNP	$145,760
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland	DNP	$193,343
The Ohio State University	Columbus	DNP	$131,571$133,371 out-of-state
The University of Akron	Akron	DNP	$65,620$85,685 out-of-state
Ursuline College & Somnia Nurse Anesthesia Program	Pepper Pike	DNP	$179,281
Youngstown State University & St. Elizabeth Health Center	Youngstown	DNP	$100,342$101,722 out-of-state
Ohio University & OhioHealth Grant Medical Center	Dublin	DNP	$113,553$114,921 out-of-state
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati	DNP	$86,909$139,730 out-of-state

Nearby: Indiana (2) · Kentucky (4) · Michigan (5) · Pennsylvania (16) · West Virginia (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Oklahoma

2 programs

Oklahoma has one accredited CRNA school, the University of Tulsa. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City is in COA review for a new program.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterPending accreditationIn COA review for initial accreditation; cannot enroll until accredited.	Oklahoma City	DNP-NA	$59,912$120,761 out-of-state
University of Tulsa	Tulsa	DNP-NA	$137,457

Nearby: Arkansas (2) · Colorado (1) · Kansas (2) · Missouri (4) · New Mexico (1) · Texas (9) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Oregon

2 programs

Oregon has two CRNA programs, both in the Portland area: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and George Fox University, which opened in 2025.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
George Fox UniversityNewInitial COA accreditation May 2025; first cohort fall 2025.	Newberg	DNP	$188,860
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)	Portland	DNP	$125,832$130,734 out-of-state

Nearby: California (6) · Idaho (1) · Nevada (2) · Washington (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Pennsylvania

16 programs

Pennsylvania has 16 CRNA programs, more than any other state, with five in Philadelphia and its suburbs and three in Pittsburgh.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Independence Health System & Saint Vincent CollegeFormerly Excela Health School of Anesthesia.	Latrobe	DNAP	$138,698
Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of NursingPending accreditationIn COA review for initial accreditation; first admissions cycle 2027.	Hershey	DNP-NA	$78,018$165,732 out-of-state
St. Luke's University Health Network & DeSales University	Center Valley	DNP	$215,940
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	DNP	$288,020
University of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	DNP	$154,863$193,320 out-of-state
University of Scranton	Scranton	DNP	$109,798
UPMC Hamot & Gannon University	Erie	DNP	$86,265
Villanova University	Villanova	DNP	$125,530
York College of Pennsylvania & WellSpan Health	York	DNP	$106,000
Cedar Crest College	Allentown	DNP-NA	$158,234
Drexel University	Philadelphia	DNP-NA	$160,740
Duquesne UniversityNewInitial COA accreditation May 2025; first cohort fall 2025.	Pittsburgh	DNP	$163,040
Geisinger & Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	Danville	DNP	$102,030$110,960 out-of-state
La Roche University & Allegheny Valley Hospital	Pittsburgh	DNAP	$108,712
La Salle University	Philadelphia	DNP	$96,605
Thomas Jefferson University	Philadelphia	DNP	$175,953

Nearby: Delaware (1) · Maryland (3) · New Jersey (1) · New York (7) · Ohio (8) · West Virginia (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Puerto Rico

3 programs

Puerto Rico has three CRNA programs: two in San Juan and one in Arecibo.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Inter American University of Puerto Rico	Arecibo	DNAP	$38,315
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Ríos	San Juan	DNAP	$73,625$116,030 out-of-state
University of Puerto Rico	San Juan	DNP	$56,739$74,139 out-of-state

Nearby: Florida (10) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Rhode Island

1 program

Rhode Island has one CRNA school: Rhode Island College & St. Joseph Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia in North Providence (Providence area).

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Rhode Island College & St. Joseph Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia	North Providence	DNP	$115,669

Nearby: Connecticut (3) · Massachusetts (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in South Carolina

2 programs

South Carolina has two CRNA programs, in Charleston and Columbia.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)	Charleston	DNAP	$83,916$136,773 out-of-state
University of South Carolina & Prisma Health	Columbia	DNAP	$89,295$140,055 out-of-state

Nearby: Georgia (2) · North Carolina (6) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in South Dakota

2 programs

South Dakota has two CRNA programs, in Vermillion and Sioux Falls.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of South Dakota	Vermillion	DNAP	$73,307$99,674 out-of-state
Mount Marty University	Sioux Falls	DNAP	$139,685

Nearby: Iowa (1) · Minnesota (4) · North Dakota (1) · Nebraska (3) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Tennessee

9 programs

Tennessee has nine CRNA programs, including Vanderbilt University in Nashville (first cohort 2027) and Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia in Madison.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Carson-Newman UniversityNewInitial COA accreditation October 2025.	Jefferson City	DNAP	$130,050
Lincoln Memorial University	Harrogate	DNP	$134,231
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia	Madison	DNAP	$157,887
South College	Knoxville	DNP-NA	$144,760
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga	Chattanooga	DNP	$72,976$106,753 out-of-state
University of Tennessee, Knoxville	Knoxville	DNP	$120,719$127,244 out-of-state
University of Tennessee Health Science Center	Memphis	DNP	$82,695$178,095 out-of-state
Union University	Jackson	DNP	$147,759
Vanderbilt UniversityNewInitial COA accreditation January 2026; first cohort May 2027.	Nashville	DNP	$193,607

Nearby: Alabama (4) · Arkansas (2) · Georgia (2) · Kentucky (4) · Mississippi (2) · Missouri (4) · North Carolina (6) · Virginia (3) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Texas

9 programs

Texas has nine CRNA programs in Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Galveston and Tyler, including the Army's military anesthesia program at Fort Sam Houston.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Texas Christian University (TCU)	Fort Worth	DNAP	$126,397
Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia NursingTuition-free with an Army service commitment.	Fort Sam Houston	DNP	$0service commitment
Baylor College of Medicine	Houston	DNP-NA	$143,371
Texas Wesleyan University	Fort Worth	DNAP	$118,035
University of Texas at TylerNewInitial COA accreditation May 2025.	Tyler	DNP-NA	$160,937$244,475 out-of-state
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)	Galveston	DNP	$127,003$197,203 out-of-state
UT Health San Antonio	San Antonio	DNP	$168,321$221,295 out-of-state
UTHealth Houston	Houston	DNP	$69,865$165,737 out-of-state
University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)NewInitial COA accreditation June 2026; first cohort fall 2026.	San Antonio	DNP	$155,962

Full guide to CRNA schools in Texas Nearby: Arkansas (2) · Louisiana (4) · New Mexico (1) · Oklahoma (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Utah

1 program

Utah has one CRNA school: Westminster University in Salt Lake City.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Westminster University	Salt Lake City	DNP-NA	$153,252

Nearby: Arizona (2) · Colorado (1) · Idaho (1) · Nevada (2) · New Mexico (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Virginia

3 programs

Virginia has three CRNA programs, in Staunton, Norfolk, and Richmond.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Mary Baldwin University	Staunton	DNP-NA	$151,772
Old Dominion University	Norfolk	DNP	$72,186$158,786 out-of-state
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)	Richmond	DNAP	$135,607$208,147 out-of-state

Nearby: Kentucky (4) · Maryland (3) · North Carolina (6) · Tennessee (9) · West Virginia (2) · Washington, DC (1) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Washington

1 program

Washington has one CRNA school: Gonzaga University & Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. There is currently no program in the Seattle area.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Gonzaga University & Sacred Heart Medical Center	Spokane	DNAP	$170,257

Nearby: Idaho (1) · Oregon (2) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Washington, DC

1 program

Washington, DC has one CRNA school: Georgetown University in Washington.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Georgetown University	Washington	DNAP	$204,163

Nearby: Maryland (3) · Virginia (3) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in West Virginia

2 programs

West Virginia has two CRNA programs, in Charleston and Morgantown.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
University of Charleston & CAMC School of Anesthesia	Charleston	DNAP	$104,759
West Virginia University	Morgantown	DNP	$135,108$207,441 out-of-state

Nearby: Kentucky (4) · Maryland (3) · Ohio (8) · Pennsylvania (16) · Virginia (3) Back to map ↑

CRNA Schools in Wisconsin

4 programs

Wisconsin has four CRNA programs, in Milwaukee, Madison, Oshkosh and La Crosse.

Program	City	Degree	Total cost
Edgewood University	Madison	DNP	$135,660
Marquette University	Milwaukee	DNP-NA	$136,443
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh	Oshkosh	DNP	$123,500
UW–La Crosse, Viterbo University & Franciscan Healthcare	La Crosse	DNP	$104,759$115,978 out-of-state

Nearby: Illinois (6) · Iowa (1) · Michigan (5) · Minnesota (4) Back to map ↑

Top 10 CRNA schools

Best CRNA Schools: How We Picked Our Top 10

There is no single best CRNA school for everyone, so we screened all 159 programs on eight standards that matter to applicants: cost, outcomes, accreditation, selectivity and location. Only 10 programs passed every one.

Total cost under $157,000In-state tuition and fees. Leaves out the most expensive 25% of programs.
Attrition of 5% or lessLeaves out the 25% of programs where the most students don’t finish.
Board pass rate of 90.5% or higherFirst-time NCE pass rate at or above the 2025 national average (NBCRNA).
10-year accreditationThe longest approval the COA gives, a sign of a stable program.
Acceptance rate of 26% or belowLeaves out the 25% least selective programs.
Livability score of 77 or higherAreaVibes score at or above the median for CRNA program cities.
100% of graduates employedThe most common result among programs that report it.
U.S. News rank of 60 or betterThe top half of the 129 nurse anesthesia programs U.S. News ranks.

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States With No CRNA Schools

Six states have no nurse anesthesia program. If you live in one, you will need to relocate for school, so start with the closest options below.

CRNA schools in Alaska

Alaska has no nurse anesthesia program. The nearest options are in Washington (1).

CRNA schools in Hawaii

Hawaii has no nurse anesthesia program. The nearest options are in California (6), Oregon (2), and Washington (1).

CRNA schools in Montana

Montana has no nurse anesthesia program. The nearest options are in Idaho (1), North Dakota (1), and South Dakota (2).

CRNA schools in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has no nurse anesthesia program. The nearest options are in Massachusetts (2) and Maine (1).

CRNA schools in Vermont

Vermont has no nurse anesthesia program. The nearest options are in Massachusetts (2) and New York (7).

CRNA schools in Wyoming

Wyoming has no nurse anesthesia program. The nearest options are in Colorado (1), Idaho (1), Nebraska (3), South Dakota (2), and Utah (1).

Timeline

How Long Is CRNA School?

Most CRNA programs take 36 months of full-time, year-round study. Counting a BSN and ICU experience, the path to becoming a CRNA takes about 8 to 10 years.

BSN4 years

ICU experience1–3 years

CRNA program36 months

NCE examCertified

36 months

Length of most CRNA programs (3 years, full time, year-round)

2–3 years

ICU experience most admitted students have (1 year is the minimum)

8+ years

From the start of a BSN to becoming a CRNA

After you earn a BSN, plan on at least four more years: one or more years of ICU experience, then the three-year doctoral program. Every program combines classroom study (anesthesia science and the doctoral curriculum) with clinical training in hospitals. See the full path in How to Become a CRNA.

Eligibility criteria

CRNA School Requirements

Requirements vary by program, but nearly every CRNA school asks for the following before you apply.

BSN or MSN from an accredited college or university. An ADN plus a BS in a related science is acceptable at 30%+ of programs.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Some programs consider recent graduate GPAs favorably.
Current RN license in good standing in the U.S.
One year of recent critical care experience in an ICU setting. Most applicants have 2–3 years. ER experience meets the requirement at only 4% of programs.
CCRN certification, required or recommended by 70% of programs. It is essential for competitive applicants.
Prerequisite classes: statistics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, physics, microbiology and research.
GRE score, required by about 50% of programs. Acceptable scores are around the 50th percentile.
Submit: personal statement, 2–3 letters of recommendation, resume or CV, transcripts, PALS, BLS and ACLS, RN license, and GRE scores where required.

Comparing programs

Comparing CRNA Programs: 6 Numbers to Check

Every accredited program prepares you to practice anesthesia safely. These are the differences that matter most when you build your list. Want a head start? The free Top 10 CRNA Schools Database lists the 10 programs that meet all eight of our quality standards.

21%

Acceptance rate

The national average. The most selective program admits about 3% of qualified applicants; the least selective admits more than 40%. Apply to a mix.

Top 10 standard: 26% or below

Attrition rate

The average share of students who don’t finish. Rates run from 0 to 28%, and more than a third of programs report zero attrition.

Top 10 standard: 5% or less

90.5%

NCE first-time pass rate

The 2025 national first-time pass rate on the National Certification Examination (NCE), administered by the NBCRNA. Program rates range from about 60% to 100%.

Top 10 standard: 90.5% or higher

10 yrs

Accreditation

The longest review interval the COA grants, which 78% of programs earn. New or struggling programs are reviewed every 4–9 years.

Top 10 standard: 10 years

125 / 34

DNP or DNAP

125 programs award a DNP and 34 award a DNAP. Both qualify you for the NCE and CRNA practice.

States with a program

Plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. When you compare locations, weigh clinical sites, on-campus vs. distance classes and cost of living, and compare prices in CRNA Schools by Cost.

Online options

Can You Go to CRNA School Online?

No CRNA program is 100% online, because clinical anesthesia training must happen in person. Here is how a typical program breaks down.

Didactic courseworkAbout 12 monthsDistance possible

Anesthesia science and pharmacology. About 10% of programs teach this portion entirely by distance.

Doctoral curriculumAbout 12 monthsDistance possible

DNP or DNAP coursework and your doctoral project, often hybrid or online.

Clinical training12+ monthsIn person

Simulation labs and hospital rotations. Every program requires this on site.

Most programs blend these parts over three years. If you want the closest thing to an online CRNA school, look for “distance” didactic delivery. “Online” often just means online tools that support in-person classes.

Questions

CRNA School FAQ

How many CRNA schools are there in the U.S.?

There are 159 nurse anesthesia programs in this directory: 154 accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) and 5 new programs waiting on their first accreditation decision. They are spread across 44 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.

What are the best CRNA schools?

The best CRNA school depends on your budget, location and goals, so we screened all 159 programs on eight standards: total in-state cost under $157,000, attrition of 5% or less, a first-time board pass rate of 90.5% or higher, 10-year accreditation, an acceptance rate of 26% or below, a livability score of 77 or higher, 100% of graduates employed and a U.S. News rank of 60 or better. Only 10 programs passed all eight. They are listed in our free Top 10 CRNA Schools Database.

Which state has the most CRNA schools?

Pennsylvania has the most CRNA schools with 16 programs, followed by Florida with 10, Tennessee and Texas with 9 each, and Ohio with 8.

Which states don't have a CRNA school?

Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Wyoming have no CRNA programs. Delaware and Idaho each gained their first program in 2025.

What is the difference between a DNP and a DNAP?

Both are doctoral degrees that qualify you to take the National Certification Examination (NCE) and practice as a CRNA. A DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) is a nursing doctorate, and a DNAP (Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice) is a practice doctorate focused on anesthesia. Since 2022, every new CRNA student has entered a doctoral program. In this directory, 125 programs award a DNP and 34 award a DNAP.

How hard is it to get into CRNA school?

CRNA school is competitive. The average acceptance rate is about 21%, ranging from roughly 3% at the most selective programs to above 40% at the least. Most admitted students have 2–3 years of ICU experience, a GPA above 3.0, and CCRN certification. Applying to a mix of programs improves your odds.

Can you get into CRNA school without ICU experience?

Rarely. Programs require at least one year of full-time critical care experience as a registered nurse, and adult ICU experience is the most widely accepted. A few programs consider ER, PICU or NICU experience case by case, so check each program's definition of critical care before you apply.

Are there military CRNA schools?

Yes. The Uniformed Services University (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland, and the Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, train nurse anesthetists for the armed forces. Students serve as commissioned officers and complete a service commitment after graduation.

About this data: costs are total program tuition and fees from All CRNA Schools’ CRNA School Finder, compiled from each program’s published figures. Each program’s entry was last checked between October 2025 and September 2026. Always confirm current costs with the program. Last updated November 1, 2026. See something out of date? Let us know.