14 Graduate Nursing Scholarships for Pennsylvania RNs

14 Graduate Nursing Scholarships for Pennsylvania RNs Course Library Help Center Resources Nursing Blog Careers Login Email Address Password Remember Me Get a One-Time Login Code Reset Password Login Course Library Help Center Resources Nursing Blog Careers Login Email Address Password Remember Me Get a One-Time Login Code Reset Password Login Enroll Enroll Education and Professional Growth 14 Graduate Nursing Scholarships for Pennsylvania RNs Pennsylvania RNs interested in (or actively working toward) a graduate nursing degree might already meet the qualifications to apply for scholarships. Pennsylvania tuition for an advanced nursing degree can cost up to $16,000 per year at public institutions. Check out these 14 scholarships for Pennsylvania nurses who want to expand their knowledge and career opportunities. Charmaine Robinson MSN-Ed, BSN, RN May 06, 2025 Known for its historical landmarks and scenic nature, Pennsylvania is home to nearly 13 million residents, 22% of which live in designated shortage or medically underserved areas. The state’s rural community has one primary care physician for every 663 residents. Pennsylvania registered nurses (RNs) can help fill the gap by returning to school to obtain an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; however, consideration must be given to tuition costs. The workplace might offer a tuition assistance program, but why stop there? Many organizations offer scholarships to RNs pursuing graduate degrees. This applies to RNs with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) who want to go back for a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Ph.D., or other nursing-related graduate degree. If you’re an RN pursuing an advanced degree, learn about APRN salary and job outlook in Pennsylvania, tuition costs, and scholarships. Pennsylvania APRN Salary and Job Outlook Nearly 9,200 NPs and 2,900 nurse anesthetists are employed in Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD region is among the Top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest employment rate for both professionals. Pennsylvania APRNs are also well-paid. NPs and nurse anesthetists make an average yearly salary of $127,000 and $210,000, respectively – both around the national average. Pennsylvania nurse midwives, although not as popular, make an average of $121,000 per year . Nationally, APRN salaries include $126,000 for NPs, $130,000 for nurse midwives, and $213,000 for nurse anesthetists. APRN jobs in the U.S. are expected to grow 40% by 2033, which is much faster than the average growth rate of most jobs. Not every graduate nursing degree is an APRN degree. APRNs serve in advanced clinical roles and diagnose patients. Nurse educators, administrators, informaticists, researchers, clinical nurse leaders, and public health nurses may also hold graduate nursing degrees, but are not considered APRNs. Scholarships are available to Pennsylvania RNs interested in these roles as well. Pennsylvania APRN Tuition Costs Cost of living in Philadelphia is higher than many of Pennsylvania’s other cities. For RNs who live in this region, paying for college may be a challenge, as Pennsylvania is among the Top Five states with the highest public college tuition. The state’s tuition for graduate nursing programs can cost up to $16,000 per year at public institutions. Should you choose to attend a public school out of state as a Pennsylvania resident, tuition costs can be even higher. These numbers do not reflect tuition costs at private institutions. Neither does it include costs for books, uniforms, and equipment for clinical training like stethoscopes, second-hand watches, and pen lights. While these numbers can be intimidating, scholarships can cover some, if not all, costs of returning to school, especially if you apply for multiple. Keep in mind that some scholarship sponsors may require you to be a member of a nursing organization before you can ev…