Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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Kent State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Henderson Hall
Kent, OH 44242
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $560
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Kent, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $560 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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University of Utah - Online Master of Science in Nursing

10 South 2000 East Rm 4200
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $1,130
Deadline:  12/01

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  • Public institution in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $1,130 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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Walsh University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2020 E Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  190
Per credit:  $710
Deadline:  08/24

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  • Private institution in North Canton, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 190 students
  • Tuition around $710 per credit hour
  • August 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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Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) - Online Master of Science in Nursing

840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16444
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $610
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Clarion, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $610 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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Eastern Kentucky University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Commonwealth 1711
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  460
Per credit:  $660
Deadline:  11/30

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  • Public institution in Richmond, Kentucky
  • MSN with about 460 students
  • Tuition around $660 per credit hour
  • November application deadline
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D'Youville University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $700
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Buffalo, New York
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $700 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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La Roche University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

9000 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $760
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $760 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Duquesne University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 Forbes Avenue Fisher Hall 540B
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  350
Per credit:  $1,440
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 350 students
  • Tuition around $1,440 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Pittsburgh - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3500 Victoria St
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $1,120
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $1,120 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Texas Woman's University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 425498
Denton, TX 76204
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  230
Per credit:  $770
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Denton, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 230 students
  • Tuition around $770 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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Frontier Nursing University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

195 School St.
Hyden, KY 41749
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  2,380
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Hyden, Kentucky
  • Online MSN with about 2,380 students
  • Tuition around $600 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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Roberts Wesleyan University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $850
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Rochester, New York
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $850 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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Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) California - Online Master of Science in Nursing

250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  120
Per credit:  $530
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in California, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 120 students
  • Tuition around $530 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of New Mexico - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC09 5350
Albuquerque, NM 87131
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $1,290
Deadline:  06/01

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  • Public institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $1,290 per credit hour
  • June application deadline
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Gonzaga University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  1,020
Per credit:  $1,020
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Private institution in Spokane, Washington
  • Online MSN with about 1,020 students
  • Tuition around $1,020 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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Boise State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $890
Deadline:  09/01

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  • Public institution in Boise, Idaho
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $890 per credit hour
  • September application deadline
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Johnson Hall Room 210
Indiana, PA 15705
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $630
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Indiana, Pennsylvania
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $630 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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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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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Huntsville, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $430 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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