Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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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 Southern Mississippi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

118 College Dr #5093
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • Online MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • March 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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University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston - Online Master of Science in Nursing

301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  650
Per credit:  $740
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Galveston, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 650 students
  • Tuition around $740 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Morningside University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  150
Per credit:  $550
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Sioux City, Iowa
  • Online MSN with about 150 students
  • Tuition around $550 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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William Carey University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

710 William Carey Parkway Box 8
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $440
Deadline:  08/01

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  • Private institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $440 per credit hour
  • August application deadline
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University of Alabama - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Capstone College of Nursing
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  140
Per credit:  $420
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 140 students
  • Tuition around $420 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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University of Alabama--Huntsville - Online Master of Science in Nursing

301 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, AL 35899
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  80
Per credit:  $430
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Huntsville, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $430 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Samford University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

800 Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35229
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $860
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Private institution in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $860 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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Mount Marty University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1105 W 8th Street
Yankton, SD 57078
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Yankton, South Dakota
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Loyola University New Orleans - Online Master of Science in Nursing

6363 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  340
Per credit:  $820
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Online MSN with about 340 students
  • Tuition around $820 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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University of South Alabama - Online Master of Science in Nursing

307 N University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36688
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  3,480
Per credit:  $590
Deadline:  01/00

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  • Public institution in Mobile, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 4,480 students
  • Tuition around $590 per credit hour
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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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Jacksonville State University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

700 Pelham Rd N
Jacksonville, AL 36265
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $400
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Jacksonville, Alabama
  • MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $400 per credit hour
  • July 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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University of Indianapolis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1400 East Hanna Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Indiana University - Indianapolis - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $1,550
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $1,550 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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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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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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Edgewood College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1000 Edgewood College Dr.
Madison, WI 53711
United States
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $1,000
Deadline:  08/01

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  • Private institution in Madison, Wisconsin
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $1,000 per credit hour
  • August application deadline
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University of Colorado--Colorado Springs - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  290
Per credit:  $820
Deadline:  03/15

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Online MSN with about 290 students
  • Tuition around $820 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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Colorado Technical University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4435 N. Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
United States
Type:  ForProfit
Enrollment:  270
Per credit:  $370
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • For-profit institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Online MSN with about 270 students
  • Tuition around $370 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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