Pennsylvania CRNA Programs (2026)
Pennsylvania has 15 accredited nurse anesthesia programs. Estimated total costs range about $93k–$150k. 13 don't require the GRE. Compare requirements, cost, and first-time NCE pass rates below, then open any program for the full breakdown.
| Program | Degree | GRE | First-time pass | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest College Allentown | DNP | Not required | 96% | $125k–$155k |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | DNP | Not required | 94.4% | $130k–$160k |
| Duquesne University School of Nursing Pittsburgh | DNP | Not required | — | $125k–$155k |
| Geisinger / Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg Danville | DNP | Not required | 80% | $85k–$100k |
| Independence Health System / St. Vincent College Latrobe | DNAP | Not required | 90% | $125k–$155k |
| La Roche University Pittsburgh | DNAP | Not required | 77% | $125k–$155k |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | DNP | Not required | — | $135k–$165k |
| St. Luke's University Health Network / DeSales University Center Valley | DNP | Not required | — | $125k–$155k |
| Thomas Jefferson University – Jefferson College of Nursing Philadelphia | DNP | Not required | 92.7% | $125k–$155k |
| University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Philadelphia | DNP | Not required | 85% | $85k–$100k |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Pittsburgh | DNP | Not required | 100% | $85k–$100k |
| University of Scranton Scranton | DNP | Not required | 86% | $125k–$155k |
| UPMC Hamot School of Anesthesia / Gannon University Erie | DNP | Required | — | $125k–$155k |
| Villanova University – Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Villanova | DNP | Required | 93% | $125k–$155k |
| York College of Pennsylvania / WellSpan Health York | DNP | Not required | 100% | $125k–$155k |
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Cost figures are estimates; pass rates are most recently published first-time NCE rates. Last updated 2026.
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