Albany Medical Center’s CRNA program stands out for its historic legacy, DNP focus, advanced simulation training, diverse clinical experiences, commitment to diversity and support, small class size, and strong graduate outcomes.
Albany Medical College
CRNA DNP program
Center for Nurse Anesthesiology, MC-68
16 New Scotland Avenue, Suite 303
Albany, New York 12208
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Length
36 months, full time
Credit Hours
112 credits
Starting Month
May
Application Deadline
Rolling
Entire Cost of CRNA School For Albany Medical College CRNA DNP program.
Tuition at most schools increases each academic year. Over the duration of the program, expect to pay a tuition that is 5% to 15% higher than what is shown here.
Cost of Tuition: $100,722
*Fees and Total: $100,722
*This includes the cost of books, licensing, and test fees.
Albany Medical College Tuition Link
Class Size
25
When did this CRNA Program begin?
In 1951
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that the Albany Medical College CRNA DNP program won’t give you the specific experiences or training you need to be a successful CRNA? Learn what standards CRNA Programs must meet in order to be accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia (COA).
This CRNA DNP program (as well as all others that are accredited by the COA) prepares you to take the CCNA certification exam at the conclusion of the program, allowing you to become a CRNA.
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or appropriate science degree. (Examples of an appropriate science degree include Chemistry, Biology, and Physics).
A graduate of an accredited nursing program.
RN:
Verification of initial and current U.S. RN license prior to the start of the program.
Critical Care:
A minimum of one year’s recent (within 2 years preferred) full-time critical care experience or the part-time equivalent with Employment Verification.
Preference is given to applicants with high acuity critical care experience where hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive drug administration is routinely managed.
Preference is given to applicants with experience in shared governance leadership.
Which critical care units are accepted? Critical care units may be considered if the applicant has a working knowledge of mechanical ventilation, and invasive hemodynamic monitors (e.g., pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, and arterial catheters), and is proficient in vasopressor titration.
GPA:
A minimum GPA of 3.2.
Minimum GRE scores:
Complete the GRE. Scores that are greater or equal to 150 in the verbal and 3.5 in analytical will make you more competitive.
English Proficiency Requirements:
International applicants are required to present Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores that demonstrate a high level of proficiency in reading and writing in English.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
Undergraduate Coursework Requirements:
- Research Methods
- Organic Chemistry
Shadowing Experience
Shadow a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in an operating room (OR) setting.
*See their admissions website for details about the requirements.
Albany Medical College CRNA DNP program
CRNA School Performance
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Albany Medical College Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 10/2019. It was given 10 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 10/2029. This shows that the program is very stable.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Albany Medical College
Please note: It is extremely rare for a student at any CRNA school to not eventually pass the exam. Most students who don’t pass the first time pass the second. Very rarely does a person ever take it a third time. This statistic only measures how well the program prepares students to pass the test the first time around.
First-time test takers: 92% (2023)
Attrition Rate: 0% (2023)
CRNA Employment Rate: 100% (2023)
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Albany Medical College CRNA DNP program, New York
New York CRNA salaries are higher than the national average around $266,710 .
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $231,700 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 study)
Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
Updated 5/2025