Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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University of Texas--Rio Grande Valley - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1201 West University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  60
Per credit:  $440
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Edinburg, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 60 students
  • Tuition around $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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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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Ohio State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1585 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  210
Per credit:  $970
Deadline:  10/31

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  • Public institution in Columbus, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 210 students
  • Tuition around $970 per credit hour
  • October application deadline
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New Mexico State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC 3185
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $400
Deadline:  02/01

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  • Public institution in Las Cruces, New Mexico
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $400 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Texas--El Paso - Online Master of Science in Nursing

500 West University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $780
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in El Paso, Texas
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $780 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Michigan State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1355 Bogue St
East Lansing, MI 48824
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $830
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in East Lansing, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $830 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Toledo - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3000 Arlington Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $1,080
Deadline:  04/30

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  • Public institution in Toledo, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $1,080 per credit hour
  • April 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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Ferris State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

410 Oak Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  100
Per credit:  $630
Deadline:  10/15

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  • Public institution in Big Rapids, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 100 students
  • Tuition around $630 per credit hour
  • October 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

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

36600 Shoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
United States
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $950
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Livonia, Michigan
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $950 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Colorado Mesa University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1100 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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University of Michigan--Flint - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2180 William S. White Building
Flint, MI 48502
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  180
Per credit:  $1,020
Deadline:  06/01

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  • Public institution in Flint, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 180 students
  • Tuition around $1,020 per credit hour
  • June application deadline
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University of Detroit Mercy - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4001 West McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $840
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Detroit, Michigan
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $840 per credit hour
  • Rolling 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

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  • 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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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

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  • 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 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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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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Cleveland State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  90
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Online MSN with about 90 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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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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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 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

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  • 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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Jacksonville University - Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  400
Per credit:  $650
Deadline:  01/15

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution in Jacksonville, Florida
  • Online MSN with about 400 students
  • Tuition around $650 per credit hour
  • January 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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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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