Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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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Benedictine University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
United States

Program Type: Private

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Purdue University Global - Online Nursing

2550 Northwestern Avenue
Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
United States

Program Type: Public

Enrollment: 230

Per Credit Hour Cost: $460

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Ohio University - MSN Nursing Leadership (MSN)

1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
United States

Program Type: Public

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King University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620
United States

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King University is a private institution located in Bristol, Tennessee. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $610 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 30

Per Credit Hour Cost: $610

Application Deadline: Rolling

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St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing - Master of Science in Nursing

3690 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
United States

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Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing, ranked among the top 100 nursing schools nationwide. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license- required. The online pathway from NY’s No. 6-ranked nursing school combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 121

Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,096

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3700 O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
United States

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Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University's MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 23 months.

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William Paterson University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
United States

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University of North Carolina Wilmington - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
United States

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University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 260 students. The program costs roughly $910 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Public

Enrollment: 260

Per Credit Hour Cost: $910

Application Deadline: Rolling

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University of West Florida - Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

11000 University Parkway Building 37
Pensacola, FL 32514
United States

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University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 280 students. The program costs roughly $1,040 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Public

Enrollment: 280

Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,040

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Sacred Heart University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
United States

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Sacred Heart University is a private institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 800 students. The program costs roughly $700 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 800

Per Credit Hour Cost: $700

Application Deadline: 12/15

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University of Texas at Arlington - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

411 S. Nedderman
Arlington, TX 76019
United States

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University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 5,670 students. The program costs roughly $650 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Public

Enrollment: 5,670

Per Credit Hour Cost: $650

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Texas Wesleyan University - Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
United States

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Built for working nurses ready to put in the work. Texas Wesleyan University’s online family nurse practitioner programs feature online coursework so you can complete assignments around your shifts. You’ll also attend in-person skills intensives and complete clinical hours at a site that we’ll help you secure.

Program Type: Private

Per Credit Hour Cost: $732

Application Deadline: 12/12/2025

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Simmons University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
United States

Simmons University is a private institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 1,880 students. The program costs roughly $1,410 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for November.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 1,880

Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,410

Application Deadline: 11/30

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Lewis University - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
United States

Lewis University is a private institution located in Romeoville, Illinois. The Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 550 students. The program costs roughly $800 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for April.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 550

Per Credit Hour Cost: $800

Application Deadline: 04/02

University of St. Francis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60450
United States

University of St. Francis is a private institution located in Joliet, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 310 students. The program costs roughly $780 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 310

Per Credit Hour Cost: $780

Application Deadline: Rolling

St Xavier University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3700 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655
United States

St Xavier University is a private institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 240 students. The program costs roughly $750 per credit hour.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 240

Per Credit Hour Cost: $750

Application Deadline: 01/00

Rush University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 S. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60612
United States

Rush University is a private institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 680 students. The program costs roughly $1,110 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for January.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 680

Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,110

Application Deadline: 01/02

Purdue University--Northwest - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46394
United States

Purdue University--Northwest is a public institution located in Hammond, Indiana. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 230 students. The program costs roughly $460 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Public

Enrollment: 230

Per Credit Hour Cost: $460

Application Deadline: Rolling

Northern Illinois University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1425 W. Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
United States

Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in DeKalb, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The program costs roughly $740 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Public

Enrollment: 120

Per Credit Hour Cost: $740

Application Deadline: Rolling

Illinois State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Campus Box 5810
Normal, IL 61761
United States

Illinois State University is a public institution located in Normal, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $840 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.

Program Type: Public

Enrollment: 30

Per Credit Hour Cost: $840

Application Deadline: 07/01

Bradley University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1501 W. Bradley Avenue
Peoria, IL 61625
United States

Bradley University is a private institution located in Peoria, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 550 students. The program costs roughly $910 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 550

Per Credit Hour Cost: $910

Application Deadline: Rolling

St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

511 NE Greenleaf
Peoria, IL 61603
United States

St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is a private institution located in Peoria, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 190 students. The program costs roughly $680 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for September.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 190

Per Credit Hour Cost: $680

Application Deadline: 09/15

Marquette University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States

Marquette University is a private institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 260 students. The program costs roughly $760 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for February.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 260

Per Credit Hour Cost: $760

Application Deadline: 02/15

Milwaukee School of Engineering - Online Master of Science in Nursing

105 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $840 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 10

Per Credit Hour Cost: $840

Application Deadline: Rolling

Herzing University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

W140 N8917 Lilly Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
United States

Herzing University is a private institution located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 650 students. The program costs roughly $820 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.

Program Type: Private

Enrollment: 650

Per Credit Hour Cost: $820

Application Deadline: Rolling

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