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

300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
United States
Program Type: Public
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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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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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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.
Program Type: Private
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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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Ohio University - MSN Nursing Leadership (MSN)

1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
United States
Program Type: Public
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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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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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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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Benedictine University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
United States
Program Type: Private
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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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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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Felician University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

262 South Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
United States
Felician University is a private institution located in Lodi, New Jersey. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The program costs roughly $1,060 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 120
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,060
Application Deadline: Rolling

Seton Hall University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

400 South Orange
South Orange, NJ 07079
United States
Seton Hall University is a private institution located in South Orange, New Jersey. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $1,310 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,310
Application Deadline: Rolling

Mercy University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10550
United States
Mercy University is a private institution located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 60 students. The program costs roughly $900 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 60
Per Credit Hour Cost: $900
Application Deadline: Rolling

Stony Brook University--SUNY - Online Master of Science in Nursing

HSC Level 2
Stony Brook, NY 11794
United States
Stony Brook University--SUNY is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 840 students. The program costs roughly $960 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 840
Per Credit Hour Cost: $960
Application Deadline: 12/05

La Salle University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
United States
La Salle University is a private institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program costs roughly $840 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Per Credit Hour Cost: $840
Application Deadline: Rolling

Cedar Crest College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
United States
Cedar Crest College is a private institution located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $880 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $880
Application Deadline: Rolling

Thomas Jefferson University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

901 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Thomas Jefferson University is a private institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 480 students. The program costs roughly $1,170 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 480
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,170
Application Deadline: Rolling

Drexel University - Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3020 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Drexel University is a private institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 1,570 students. The program costs roughly $1,000 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 1,570
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,000
Application Deadline: 12/11

University of Hartford - Online Master of Science in Nursing

200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
United States
University of Hartford is a private institution located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 40 students. The program costs roughly $620 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 40
Per Credit Hour Cost: $620
Application Deadline: Rolling

SUNY College of Technology-- Delhi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

454 Delhi Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
United States
SUNY College of Technology-- Delhi is a public institution located in Delhi, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 80 students. The program costs roughly $570 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 80
Per Credit Hour Cost: $570
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of Connecticut - Online Master of Science in Nursing

231 Glenbrook Rd
Storrs, CT 06269
United States
University of Connecticut is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 70 students. The program costs roughly $930 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 70
Per Credit Hour Cost: $930
Application Deadline: Rolling

Excelsior University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
United States
Excelsior University is a private institution located in Albany, New York.
Program Type: Private
Application Deadline: 01/00

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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.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unranked list of accredited programs appearing in your selected sort order.

Schools marked "Featured" have paid for that designation but not for their inclusion in the Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs. Read more about our "Featured Schools" here.