Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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University of Louisiana--Monroe - Online Master of Science in Nursing

700 University Ave
Monroe, LA 71209
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $510
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Monroe, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $510 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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University of Maryland--Baltimore - Online Master of Science in Nursing

655 West Lombard
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  310
Per credit:  $1,460
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Online MSN with about 310 students
  • Tuition around $1,460 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Massachusetts--Amherst - Online Master of Science in Nursing

651 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  260
Per credit:  $750
Deadline:  12/15

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  • Public institution in Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Online MSN with about 260 students
  • Tuition around $750 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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University of Massachusetts--Dartmouth - Online Master of Science in Nursing

285 Old Wesport Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $550
Deadline:  03/15

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  • Public institution in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $550 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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University of Memphis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4055 North Park Loop
Memphis, TN 38152
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  310
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 310 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Michigan--Flint - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2180 William S. White Building
Flint, MI 48502
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  180
Per credit:  $1,020
Deadline:  06/01

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  • Public institution in Flint, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 180 students
  • Tuition around $1,020 per credit hour
  • June application deadline
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University of Missouri--Kansas City - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2464 Charlotte St HSB 2330
Kansas City, MO 64110
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  420
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Online MSN with about 420 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Nebraska Medical Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  390
Per credit:  $1,070
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Public institution in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Online MSN with about 390 students
  • Tuition around $1,070 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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University of Nevada--Las Vegas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4505 S Marylan Parkway Box 453018
Las Vegas, NV 89154
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  110
Per credit:  $430
Deadline:  02/01

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  • Public institution in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Online MSN with about 110 students
  • Tuition around $430 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Nevada--Reno - Online Master of Science in Nursing

University of Nevada Reno Mail Stop 134
Reno, NV 89557
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $930
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Reno, Nevada
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $930 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of New Mexico - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC09 5350
Albuquerque, NM 87131
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $1,290
Deadline:  06/01

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  • Public institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $1,290 per credit hour
  • June application deadline
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University of North Alabama - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1 Harrison Plaza
Florence, AL 35632
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $350
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Florence, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $350 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of North Carolina--Charlotte - Online Master of Science in Nursing

9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $910
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $910 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of North Carolina--Greensboro - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27412
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $930
Deadline:  05/15

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  • Public institution in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $930 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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University of North Georgia - Online Master of Science in Nursing

82 Colleg Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $300
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Dahlonega, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $300 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1100 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $950
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Public institution in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $950 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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University of Pittsburgh - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3500 Victoria St
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $1,120
Deadline:  Rolling

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

4100 South 4th St
Leavenworth, KS 66002
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $620 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of San Francisco - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  70
Per credit:  $1,430
Deadline:  05/15

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  • Private institution in San Francisco, California
  • Online MSN with about 70 students
  • Tuition around $1,430 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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University of South Alabama - Online Master of Science in Nursing

307 N University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36688
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  3,480
Per credit:  $590
Deadline:  01/00

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  • Public institution in Mobile, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 4,480 students
  • Tuition around $590 per credit hour
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University of South Carolina - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1601 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  550
Per credit:  $1,440
Deadline:  03/01

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Columbia, South Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 550 students
  • Tuition around $1,440 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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University of South Carolina Upstate Mary Black School of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $1,240
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $1,240 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Southern California - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing

3601 Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $1,440
Deadline:  10/23

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in Los Angeles, California
  • Suzanne Dworak-Peck MSN, about 100 students
  • Tuition around $1,440 per credit hour
  • October application deadline
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University of Southern Indiana - Online Master of Science in Nursing

8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  380
Per credit:  $390
Deadline:  02/01

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Evansville, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 380 students
  • Tuition around $390 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Southern Mississippi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

118 College Dr #5093
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  03/01

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • Online MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • March 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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