Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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Francis Marion University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

P.O. Box 100547
Florence, SC 29506
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $1,650
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Florence, South Carolina
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $1,650 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Frontier Nursing University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

195 School St.
Hyden, KY 41749
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  2,380
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Hyden, Kentucky
  • Online MSN with about 2,380 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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George Washington University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20052
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  590
Per credit:  $1,400
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Private institution in Washington, D
  • Online MSN with about 590 students
  • Tuition around $1,400 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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231 W. Hancock St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  140
Per credit:  $370
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Milledgeville, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 140 students
  • Tuition around $370 per credit hour
  • March application deadline

Gonzaga University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  1,020
Per credit:  $1,020
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Private institution in Spokane, Washington
  • Online MSN with about 1,020 students
  • Tuition around $1,020 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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Graceland University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1401 West Truman Road
Independence, IA 50140
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  800
Per credit:  $830
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Independence, Missouri
  • Online MSN with about 800 students
  • Tuition around $830 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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W140 N8917 Lilly Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  650
Per credit:  $820
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
  • Online MSN with about 650 students
  • Tuition around $820 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline

Illinois State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Campus Box 5810
Normal, IL 61761
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Normal, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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Indiana University - Indianapolis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $1,550
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $1,550 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Johnson Hall Room 210
Indiana, PA 15705
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $630
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Indiana, Pennsylvania
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $630 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Jacksonville State University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

700 Pelham Rd N
Jacksonville, AL 36265
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $400
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Jacksonville, Alabama
  • MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $400 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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Jacksonville University - Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  400
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Private institution in Jacksonville, Florida
  • Online MSN with about 400 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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James Madison University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC 4305
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $1,320
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $1,320 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Johns Hopkins University - School of Nursing

525 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $1,690
Deadline:  01/01

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  • Private institution in Baltimore, Maryland
  • MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $1,690 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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Keiser University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1900 W. Commercial Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  240
Per credit:  $1,180
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Ft
  • Online MSN with about 240 students
  • Tuition around $1,180 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Kennesaw State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

520 Parliament Garden Way Northwest
Kennesaw, GA 30144
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $380
Deadline:  06/01

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  • Public institution in Kennesaw, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $380 per credit hour
  • June application deadline
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Kent State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Henderson Hall
Kent, OH 44242
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $560
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Kent, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $560 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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La Roche University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

9000 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $760
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $760 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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La Salle University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
United States
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Lamar University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

P.O. Box 10081
Beaumont, TX 77705
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $290
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Beaumont, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $290 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Lewis University - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  550
Per credit:  $800
Deadline:  04/02

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  • Private institution in Romeoville, Illinois
  • MSN with about 550 students
  • Tuition around $800 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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Liberty University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  800
Per credit:  $590
Deadline:  10/26

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  • Private institution in Lynchburg, Virginia
  • MSN with about 800 students
  • Tuition around $590 per credit hour
  • October application deadline
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Loyola University New Orleans - Online Master of Science in Nursing

6363 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  340
Per credit:  $820
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 340 students
  • Tuition around $820 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Madonna University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

36600 Shoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
United States
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $950
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in Livonia, Michigan
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $950 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Marquette University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  260
Per credit:  $760
Deadline:  02/15

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Online MSN with about 260 students
  • Tuition around $760 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) serves as an advanced postgraduate pathway for registered nurses seeking roles as nurse educators and managers. Accessible to both RNs and BSN graduates, the MSN facilitates career progression through specialization and the development of essential skills. Program durations typically range from 1-2 years, with some extending to 3 years, providing flexibility for part-time study. Within the program, nurses explore various advanced nursing specialties such as acute care, gerontology, and obstetrics. Specialized tracks within the MSN can include the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration. Whether pursued through a traditional BSN route or an RN-to-MSN bridge program, the MSN serves as a gateway for RNs to advance their careers, positioning them as educators, clinical leaders, policy experts, or administrators.

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