Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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Texas Christian University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

TCU Box 298627
Fort Worth, TX 76129
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $1,710
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $1,710 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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University of Louisiana--Monroe - Online Master of Science in Nursing

700 University Ave
Monroe, LA 71209
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $510
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Monroe, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $510 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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University of Memphis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4055 North Park Loop
Memphis, TN 38152
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  310
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 310 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1800 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71497
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  170
Per credit:  $480
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 170 students
  • Tuition around $480 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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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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Mckendree University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62221
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Lebanon, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Graceland University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1401 West Truman Road
Independence, IA 50140
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  800
Per credit:  $830
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Independence, Missouri
  • Online MSN with about 800 students
  • Tuition around $830 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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Union University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Jackson, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 10 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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University of Nebraska Medical Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  390
Per credit:  $1,070
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Public institution in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Online MSN with about 390 students
  • Tuition around $1,070 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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Nebraska Methodist College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

720 N. 87th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  140
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Online MSN with about 140 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

8447 Riverside Parkway
Bryan, TX 77843
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $680
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Public institution in Bryan, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $680 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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Wayland Baptist University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

8300 Pat Booker Rd
Live Oak, TX 79072
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $560
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Live Oak, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $560 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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McNeese State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 90415 MSU
Lake Charles, LA 70609
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  180
Per credit:  $1,470
Deadline:  05/01

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  • Public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 180 students
  • Tuition around $1,470 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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Lamar University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

P.O. Box 10081
Beaumont, TX 77705
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $290
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Beaumont, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $290 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of North Alabama - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1 Harrison Plaza
Florence, AL 35632
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $350
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Florence, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $350 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3601 4th St STOP 6264
Lubbock, TX 79430
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  1,020
Per credit:  $670
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in Lubbock, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 1,020 students
  • Tuition around $670 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Southern Indiana - Online Master of Science in Nursing

8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  380
Per credit:  $390
Deadline:  02/01

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Evansville, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 380 students
  • Tuition around $390 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Louisiana--Lafayette - Online Master of Science in Nursing

411 E. St. Mary Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $480
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $480 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Iowa - Online Master of Science in Nursing

50 Newton Rd
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $970
Deadline:  02/01

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $970 per credit hour
  • February 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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in San Angelo, Texas
  • MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $920 per credit hour
  • February 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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in Peoria, Illinois
  • Online MSN with about 190 students
  • Tuition around $680 per credit hour
  • September 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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