Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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Northwest Nazarene University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

623 S. University Bl. Nampa
Nampa, ID 83686
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  70
Per credit:  $770
Deadline:  05/15

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  • Private institution in Nampa, Idaho
  • Online MSN with about 70 students
  • Tuition around $770 per credit hour
  • May application deadline
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Carson-Newman University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1646 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, TN 37760
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  07/31

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  • Private institution in Jefferson City, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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University of Texas--Tyler - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  440
Per credit:  $800
Deadline:  02/01

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  • Public institution in Tyler, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 440 students
  • Tuition around $800 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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East Tennessee State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

365 Stout Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37614
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  380
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  05/01

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  • Public institution in Johnson City, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 380 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • May 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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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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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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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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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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SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Online Master of Science in Nursing

100 Seymour Rd
Utica, NY 13502
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Utica, New York
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • July 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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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

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

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  • Public institution in Carrollton, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $410 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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SUNY College of Technology-- Delhi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

454 Delhi Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  80
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Delhi, New York
  • Online MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Northern Arizona University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 15025
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  210
Per credit:  $580
Deadline:  12/01

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  • Public institution in Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Online MSN with about 210 students
  • Tuition around $580 per credit hour
  • December 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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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

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

1525 Greenspring Valley Rd
Stevenson, MD 21153
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  210
Per credit:  $630
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Stevenson, Maryland
  • Online MSN with about 210 students
  • Tuition around $630 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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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

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  • 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 Catholic University of America Conway School of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

620 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20064
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $1,140
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Washington, D
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $1,140 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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