Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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South Dakota State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 2275
Brookings, SD 57006
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  03/15

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  • Public institution in Brookings, South Dakota
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • March 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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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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University of Arkansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

606 N. Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Central Arkansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

201 S. Donaghey Ave - Doyne Health Sciences Center - School of Nursing
Conway, AR 72035
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $330
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Conway, Arkansas
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $330 per credit hour
  • March 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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James Madison University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC 4305
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $1,320
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $1,320 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of North Georgia - Online Master of Science in Nursing

82 Colleg Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $300
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Dahlonega, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $300 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Northeastern State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 N Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $250
Deadline:  08/01

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  • Public institution in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $250 per credit hour
  • August 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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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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Kennesaw State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

520 Parliament Garden Way Northwest
Kennesaw, GA 30144
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $380
Deadline:  06/01

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  • Public institution in Kennesaw, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $380 per credit hour
  • June application deadline
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Liberty University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  800
Per credit:  $590
Deadline:  10/26

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  • Private institution in Lynchburg, Virginia
  • MSN with about 800 students
  • Tuition around $590 per credit hour
  • October 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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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 South Carolina Upstate Mary Black School of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $1,240
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $1,240 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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

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

1104 South 7 Ave
Moorhead, MN 56563
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Moorhead, Minnesota
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Winston-Salem State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $690
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $690 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of West Georgia - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $410
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Carrollton, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $410 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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University of North Carolina--Charlotte - Online Master of Science in Nursing

9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $910
Deadline:  Rolling

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $910 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of North Carolina--Greensboro - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27412
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $930
Deadline:  05/15

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $930 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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Clayton State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $390
Deadline:  01/15

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Morrow, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $390 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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Queens University of Charlotte - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1900 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28274
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  180
Per credit:  $550
Deadline:  08/17

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 180 students
  • Tuition around $550 per credit hour
  • August application deadline
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George Washington University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20052
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  590
Per credit:  $1,400
Deadline:  01/15

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in Washington, D
  • Online MSN with about 590 students
  • Tuition around $1,400 per credit hour
  • January 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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