Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
United States
Type:  Private

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  • Private institution in Lisle, Illinois
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3700 O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
United States
Type:  Private

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  • Online MSN delivered as Nursing@Georgetown
  • Prepares BSN-holding RNs for APRN certification
  • Completion in as few as 23 months

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1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $610
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Bristol, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $610 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
United States
Type:  Public

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2550 Northwestern Avenue
Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  230
Per credit:  $460
Deadline:  Rolling

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5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  800
Per credit:  $700
Deadline:  12/15

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  • Private institution in Fairfield, Connecticut
  • MSN with about 800 students
  • Tuition around $700 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  1,880
Per credit:  $1,410
Deadline:  11/30

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  • Private institution in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Online MSN with about 1,880 students
  • Tuition around $1,410 per credit hour
  • November application deadline

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3690 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  121
Per credit:  $1,096
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Online MSN at Wegmans School of Nursing
  • BSN and RN license required to apply
  • 600 clinical hours plus on-campus immersions
  • NP tracks: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP

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1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
United States
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $732
Deadline:  12/12/2025

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  • Online Family Nurse Practitioner program
  • Designed for working nurses' schedules
  • In-person skills intensives required
  • School helps secure clinical placement sites
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601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  260
Per credit:  $910
Deadline:  Rolling

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411 S. Nedderman
Arlington, TX 76019
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  5,670
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  Rolling

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11000 University Parkway Building 37
Pensacola, FL 32514
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  280
Per credit:  $1,040
Deadline:  Rolling

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300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
United States
Type:  Public

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Anderson University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

316 Boulevard
Anderson, IN 46012
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $670
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Anderson, South Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $670 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Angelo State University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76909
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  80
Per credit:  $920
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in San Angelo, Texas
  • MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $920 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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Arizona State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1365 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  80
Per credit:  $687
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Online MSN at Arizona State University
  • Evidence-based practice and leadership focus
  • Nursing education concentration available
  • Prepares for NLN Certified Nurse Educator exam
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Baker University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1500 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66006
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $450
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Topeka, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $450 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Ball State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  300
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Muncie, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 300 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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Barton College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 5000
Wilson, NC 27893
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $550
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Wilson, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $550 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Boise State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $890
Deadline:  09/01

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  • Public institution in Boise, Idaho
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $890 per credit hour
  • September application deadline
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Bradley University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1501 W. Bradley Avenue
Peoria, IL 61625
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  550
Per credit:  $910
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Peoria, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 550 students
  • Tuition around $910 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Briar Cliff University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3303 Rebecca St.
Sioux City, IA 51104
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $530
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Private institution in Sioux City, Iowa
  • Online MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $530 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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California State University--Chico - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Trinity Hall 121
Chico, CA 95929
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $920
Deadline:  05/01

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  • Public institution in Chico, California
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $920 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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California State University--Dominguez Hill - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  270
Per credit:  $740
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Carson, California
  • Online MSN with about 270 students
  • Tuition around $740 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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Carson-Newman University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1646 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, TN 37760
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  07/31

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  • Private institution in Jefferson City, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • July 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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