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    Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses

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    New York, USMSIn-person15 months
    $102,806.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    35%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    200
    Cohort
    students
    77
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 77-credit, 15-month, in-person MS program based in New York, US. Tuition is $102,806.

    About the program

    Full-time accelerated nursing program for non-nurse college graduates preparing them to become registered nurses. Covers evidence-based nursing care, care coordination, religio/cultural care across wellness/illness continuum and settings, with over 1,000 clinical hours in areas like labor and delivery, medical surgical, pediatrics, community health, and psychiatric-mental health.

    Focus: coursework
    US News: No. 11 for Master's in Nursing

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Applicants who completed post-secondary education outside of the United States from a non-English institution are required to submit TOEFL scores
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,832.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York is $102,806 across 77 required credits.
    Is Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 15 months and 77 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Per the program's published guidance: B- or better in prerequisite courses
    How competitive is Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Master's Direct Entry (MDE) for Non-Nurses at Columbia University in the City of New York reports an acceptance rate of approximately 35%.