Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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Herzing University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

W140 N8917 Lilly Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  650
Per credit:  $820
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
  • Online MSN with about 650 students
  • Tuition around $820 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Marquette University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  260
Per credit:  $760
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Private institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Online MSN with about 260 students
  • Tuition around $760 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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Milwaukee School of Engineering - Online Master of Science in Nursing

105 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Saint Mary - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4100 South 4th St
Leavenworth, KS 66002
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $620 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Northern Illinois University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1425 W. Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $740
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in DeKalb, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $740 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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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

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  • 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 Missouri--Kansas City - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2464 Charlotte St HSB 2330
Kansas City, MO 64110
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  420
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Online MSN with about 420 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

511 NE Greenleaf
Peoria, IL 61603
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  190
Per credit:  $680
Deadline:  09/15

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  • Private institution in Peoria, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 190 students
  • Tuition around $680 per credit hour
  • September application deadline
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University of St. Francis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60450
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  310
Per credit:  $780
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Joliet, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 310 students
  • Tuition around $780 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Lewis University - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  550
Per credit:  $800
Deadline:  04/02

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  • Private institution in Romeoville, Illinois
  • MSN with about 550 students
  • Tuition around $800 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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Rush University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 S. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  680
Per credit:  $1,110
Deadline:  01/02

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  • Private institution in Chicago, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 680 students
  • Tuition around $1,110 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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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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St Xavier University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3700 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  240
Per credit:  $750
Deadline:  01/00

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  • Private institution in Chicago, Illinois
  • MSN with about 240 students
  • Tuition around $750 per credit hour
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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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Purdue University--Northwest - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46394
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  230
Per credit:  $460
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Hammond, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 230 students
  • Tuition around $460 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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Illinois State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Campus Box 5810
Normal, IL 61761
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Normal, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • July 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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Tabor College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

400 South Jefferson
Hillsboro, KS 67063
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $500
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Hillsboro, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $500 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Western Michigan University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $680
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $680 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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Maryville University of St. Louis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  3,360
Per credit:  $800
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in St
  • Online MSN with about 4,360 students
  • Tuition around $800 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Southern Illinois University-- Edwardsville - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Alumni Hall, Campus Box 1066
Edwardsville, IL 62026
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  150
Per credit:  $850
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Edwardsville, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 150 students
  • Tuition around $850 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Michigan State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1355 Bogue St
East Lansing, MI 48824
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $830
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in East Lansing, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $830 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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