Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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Maryville University of St. Louis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  3,360
Per credit:  $800
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in St
  • Online MSN with about 4,360 students
  • Tuition around $800 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Mckendree University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62221
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Lebanon, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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McNeese State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 90415 MSU
Lake Charles, LA 70609
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  180
Per credit:  $1,470
Deadline:  05/01

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  • Public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 180 students
  • Tuition around $1,470 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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Medical University of South Carolina - Online Master of Science in Nursing

99 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  260
Per credit:  $1,040
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Charleston, South Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 260 students
  • Tuition around $1,040 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Mercy University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10550
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $900
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Dobbs Ferry, New York
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $900 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Michigan State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1355 Bogue St
East Lansing, MI 48824
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $830
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in East Lansing, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $830 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Middle Georgia State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

100 University Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $260
Deadline:  03/23

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  • Public institution in Macon, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $260 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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Milwaukee School of Engineering - Online Master of Science in Nursing

105 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Minnesota State University--Moorhead - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1104 South 7 Ave
Moorhead, MN 56563
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Moorhead, Minnesota
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Montana State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 173560
Bozeman, MT 59717
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $1,040
Deadline:  12/15

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  • Public institution in Bozeman, Montana
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $1,040 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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Morningside University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  150
Per credit:  $550
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Sioux City, Iowa
  • Online MSN with about 150 students
  • Tuition around $550 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Mount Marty University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1105 W 8th Street
Yankton, SD 57078
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Yankton, South Dakota
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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National University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

16875 W Bernardo Dr
San Diego, CA 92008
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $430
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in San Diego, California
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $430 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Nebraska Methodist College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

720 N. 87th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  140
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Online MSN with about 140 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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New Mexico State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC 3185
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $400
Deadline:  02/01

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  • Public institution in Las Cruces, New Mexico
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $400 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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Northeastern State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 N Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $250
Deadline:  08/01

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  • Public institution in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $250 per credit hour
  • August application deadline
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Northern Arizona University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 15025
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  210
Per credit:  $580
Deadline:  12/01

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  • Public institution in Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Online MSN with about 210 students
  • Tuition around $580 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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Northern Illinois University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1425 W. Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $740
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in DeKalb, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $740 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Northern Kentucky University School of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  1,080
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky
  • Online MSN with about 1,080 students
  • Tuition around $620 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Northwest Nazarene University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

623 S. University Bl. Nampa
Nampa, ID 83686
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  70
Per credit:  $770
Deadline:  05/15

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  • Private institution in Nampa, Idaho
  • Online MSN with about 70 students
  • Tuition around $770 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1800 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71497
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  170
Per credit:  $480
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 170 students
  • Tuition around $480 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Norwich University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663
United States
Type:  Private
Deadline:  11/09

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  • Private institution in Northfield, Vermont
  • Master of Science in Nursing program
  • November application deadline
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Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $690
Deadline:  12/09

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Ohio State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1585 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  210
Per credit:  $970
Deadline:  10/31

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  • Public institution in Columbus, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 210 students
  • Tuition around $970 per credit hour
  • October application deadline
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Old Dominion University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

1881 University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23529
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  150
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • MSN with about 150 students
  • Tuition around $600 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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