Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  360
Per credit:  $820
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 360 students
  • Tuition around $820 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Texas Christian University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

TCU Box 298627
Fort Worth, TX 76129
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $1,710
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $1,710 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3601 4th St STOP 6264
Lubbock, TX 79430
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  1,020
Per credit:  $670
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in Lubbock, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 1,020 students
  • Tuition around $670 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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Texas Woman's University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 425498
Denton, TX 76204
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  230
Per credit:  $770
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Denton, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 230 students
  • Tuition around $770 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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Thomas Jefferson University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

901 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  480
Per credit:  $1,170
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 480 students
  • Tuition around $1,170 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Troy University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

400 Pell Ave
Troy, AL 36082
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  210
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Troy, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 210 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Union University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Jackson, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $620 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Alabama - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Capstone College of Nursing
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  140
Per credit:  $420
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 140 students
  • Tuition around $420 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Alabama--Huntsville - Online Master of Science in Nursing

301 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, AL 35899
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  80
Per credit:  $430
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Huntsville, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $430 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Arizona - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1305 N. Martin Ave
Tucson, AZ 85721
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  250
Per credit:  $680
Deadline:  07/20

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  • Public institution in Tucson, Arizona
  • Online MSN with about 250 students
  • Tuition around $680 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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University of Arkansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

606 N. Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Central Arkansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

201 S. Donaghey Ave - Doyne Health Sciences Center - School of Nursing
Conway, AR 72035
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $330
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Conway, Arkansas
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $330 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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University of Central Florida - Online Master of Science in Nursing

12201 Research Parkway Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32816
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  250
Per credit:  $640
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Orlando, Florida
  • Online MSN with about 250 students
  • Tuition around $640 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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University of Central Missouri - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Dockery 203
Warrensburg, MO 64093
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $370
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Warrensburg, Missouri
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $370 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Cincinnati - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3110 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45221
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  1,390
Per credit:  $660
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 1,390 students
  • Tuition around $660 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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University of Colorado - Online Master of Science in Nursing

13120 E 19th Ave
Aurora, CO 80309
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  170
Per credit:  $660
Deadline:  12/15

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  • Public institution in Aurora, Colorado
  • Online MSN with about 170 students
  • Tuition around $660 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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University of Colorado--Colorado Springs - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  290
Per credit:  $820
Deadline:  03/15

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  • Public institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Online MSN with about 290 students
  • Tuition around $820 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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University of Connecticut - Online Master of Science in Nursing

231 Glenbrook Rd
Storrs, CT 06269
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  70
Per credit:  $930
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Storrs, Connecticut
  • Online MSN with about 70 students
  • Tuition around $930 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Detroit Mercy - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4001 West McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Detroit, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Hartford - Online Master of Science in Nursing

200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $620 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Hawaii--Manoa - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2528 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $1,900
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $1,900 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Indianapolis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1400 East Hanna Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Iowa - Online Master of Science in Nursing

50 Newton Rd
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $970
Deadline:  02/01

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  • Public institution in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $970 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Kansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66045
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  80
Per credit:  $420
Deadline:  04/01

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Kansas City, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $420 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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University of Louisiana--Lafayette - Online Master of Science in Nursing

411 E. St. Mary Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $480
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $480 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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