Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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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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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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University of Maryland--Baltimore - Online Master of Science in Nursing

655 West Lombard
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  310
Per credit:  $1,460
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Online MSN with about 310 students
  • Tuition around $1,460 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Johns Hopkins University - School of Nursing

525 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $1,690
Deadline:  01/01

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  • Private institution in Baltimore, Maryland
  • MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $1,690 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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Duke University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3322 DUMC
Durham, NC 27708
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  630
Per credit:  $1,840
Deadline:  12/01

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  • Private institution in Durham, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 630 students
  • Tuition around $1,840 per credit hour
  • December 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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Virginia Commonwealth University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1100 East Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23284
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $1,440
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Richmond, Virginia
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $1,440 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Georgia College & State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

231 W. Hancock St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  140
Per credit:  $370
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Milledgeville, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 140 students
  • Tuition around $370 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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University of South Carolina - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1601 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  550
Per credit:  $1,440
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Columbia, South Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 550 students
  • Tuition around $1,440 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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Middle Georgia State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

100 University Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $260
Deadline:  03/23

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  • Public institution in Macon, Georgia
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $260 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1100 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $950
Deadline:  01/15

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  • Public institution in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $950 per credit hour
  • January application deadline
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Cedar Crest College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $880
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $880 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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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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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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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Barton College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 5000
Wilson, NC 27893
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $550
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Wilson, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $550 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Francis Marion University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

P.O. Box 100547
Florence, SC 29506
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $1,650
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Florence, South Carolina
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $1,650 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Drexel University - Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3020 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  1,570
Per credit:  $1,000
Deadline:  12/11

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  • Private institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 1,570 students
  • Tuition around $1,000 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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Troy University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

400 Pell Ave
Troy, AL 36082
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  210
Per credit:  $490
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Troy, Alabama
  • Online MSN with about 210 students
  • Tuition around $490 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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La Salle University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
United States
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Thomas Jefferson University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

901 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  480
Per credit:  $1,170
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Online MSN with about 480 students
  • Tuition around $1,170 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Salisbury University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1101 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $830
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Salisbury, Maryland
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $830 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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Old Dominion University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

1881 University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23529
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  150
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • MSN with about 150 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • March 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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East Carolina University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Mail Stop 162
Greenville, NC 27858
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  380
Per credit:  $1,000
Deadline:  08/15

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution in Greenville, North Carolina
  • Online MSN with about 380 students
  • Tuition around $1,000 per credit hour
  • August 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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