Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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The Catholic University of America Conway School of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

620 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20064
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $1,140
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Washington, D
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $1,140 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Cedar Crest College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $880
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $880 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Cedarville University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

251 N. Main Street
Cedarville, OH 45314
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  150
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Cedarville, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 150 students
  • Tuition around $620 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Clarkson College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

101 So 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  520
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Private institution in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Online MSN with about 520 students
  • Tuition around $620 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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Clayton State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $390
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Public institution in Morrow, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $390 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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Cleveland State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Colorado Mesa University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1100 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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Colorado State University--Pueblo - Nurse Educator, Online Master of Science

2200 Bonforte Blvd
Pueblo, DEN CO,81001
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $540
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Pueblo, Colorado
  • Online Nurse Educator MS program
  • Tuition around $540 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Colorado Technical University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4435 N. Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
United States
Type:  ForProfit
Enrollment:  270
Per credit:  $370
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • For-profit institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Online MSN with about 270 students
  • Tuition around $370 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor - Online Master of Science in Nursing

12800 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Mequon, WI 53074
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  330
Per credit:  $740
Deadline:  05/01

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  • Private institution in Mequon, Wisconsin
  • Online MSN with about 330 students
  • Tuition around $740 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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Delta State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1003 West Sunflower Rd
Cleveland, MI 38733
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $420
Deadline:  02/01

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  • Public institution in Cleveland, Mississippi
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $420 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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Drexel University - Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3020 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  1,570
Per credit:  $1,000
Deadline:  12/11

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  • Private institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 1,570 students
  • Tuition around $1,000 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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Duke University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3322 DUMC
Durham, NC 27708
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  630
Per credit:  $1,840
Deadline:  12/01

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  • Private institution in Durham, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 630 students
  • Tuition around $1,840 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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Duquesne University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 Forbes Avenue Fisher Hall 540B
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  350
Per credit:  $1,440
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 350 students
  • Tuition around $1,440 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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D'Youville University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $700
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Buffalo, New York
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $700 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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East Carolina University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Mail Stop 162
Greenville, NC 27858
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  380
Per credit:  $1,000
Deadline:  08/15

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  • Public institution in Greenville, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 380 students
  • Tuition around $1,000 per credit hour
  • August application deadline
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East Tennessee State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

365 Stout Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37614
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  380
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  05/01

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  • Public institution in Johnson City, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 380 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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Eastern Kentucky University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Commonwealth 1711
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  460
Per credit:  $660
Deadline:  11/30

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  • Public institution in Richmond, Kentucky
  • MSN with about 460 students
  • Tuition around $660 per credit hour
  • November application deadline
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ECPI University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

5555 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
United States
Type:  ForProfit
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $540
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • For-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $540 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Edgewood College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1000 Edgewood College Dr.
Madison, WI 53711
United States
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $1,000
Deadline:  08/01

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  • Private institution in Madison, Wisconsin
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $1,000 per credit hour
  • August application deadline
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Excelsior University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
United States
Type:  Private
Deadline:  01/00

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  • Private institution in Albany, New York
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Felician University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

262 South Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $1,060
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Lodi, New Jersey
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $1,060 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Ferris State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

410 Oak Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $630
Deadline:  10/15

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  • Public institution in Big Rapids, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $630 per credit hour
  • October application deadline
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Florida Atlantic University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  150
Per credit:  $930
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Boca Raton, Florida
  • Online MSN with about 150 students
  • Tuition around $930 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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Fort Hays State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 Park St
Stroup Hall, KS 67601
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  180
Per credit:  $290
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Stroup Hall, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 180 students
  • Tuition around $290 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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