Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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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Duquesne University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 Forbes Avenue Fisher Hall 540B
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
United States
Duquesne University is a private institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 350 students. The program costs roughly $1,440 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 350
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,440
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of Pittsburgh - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3500 Victoria St
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
University of Pittsburgh is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The program costs roughly $1,120 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 120
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,120
Application Deadline: Rolling

Liberty University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515
United States
Liberty University is a private institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 800 students. The program costs roughly $590 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for October.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 800
Per Credit Hour Cost: $590
Application Deadline: 10/26

Medical University of South Carolina - Online Master of Science in Nursing

99 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425
United States
Medical University of South Carolina is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 260 students. The program costs roughly $1,040 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 260
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,040
Application Deadline: Rolling

Duke University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3322 DUMC
Durham, NC 27708
United States
Duke University is a private institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 630 students. The program costs roughly $1,840 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 630
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,840
Application Deadline: 12/01

Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) - Online Master of Science in Nursing

840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16444
United States
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) is a public institution located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 130 students. The program costs roughly $610 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 130
Per Credit Hour Cost: $610
Application Deadline: Rolling

James Madison University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC 4305
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
United States
James Madison University is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $1,320 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 30
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,320
Application Deadline: Rolling

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Johnson Hall Room 210
Indiana, PA 15705
United States
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program costs roughly $630 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Per Credit Hour Cost: $630
Application Deadline: Rolling

Northern Arizona University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 15025
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
United States
Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 210 students. The program costs roughly $580 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 210
Per Credit Hour Cost: $580
Application Deadline: 12/01

University of Arizona - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1305 N. Martin Ave
Tucson, AZ 85721
United States
University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 250 students. The program costs roughly $680 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 250
Per Credit Hour Cost: $680
Application Deadline: 07/20

University of Central Florida - Online Master of Science in Nursing

12201 Research Parkway Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32816
United States
University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 250 students. The program costs roughly $640 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for April.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 250
Per Credit Hour Cost: $640
Application Deadline: 04/01

Barton College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 5000
Wilson, NC 27893
United States
Barton College is a private institution located in Wilson, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $550 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $550
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of Utah - Online Master of Science in Nursing

10 South 2000 East Rm 4200
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $1,130 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,130
Application Deadline: 12/01

University of North Carolina--Wilmington - Online Master of Science in Nursing

601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
United States
University of North Carolina--Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 260 students. The program costs roughly $910 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 260
Per Credit Hour Cost: $910
Application Deadline: Rolling

Virginia Commonwealth University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1100 East Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23284
United States
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 40 students. The program costs roughly $1,440 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 40
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,440
Application Deadline: Rolling

Arizona State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1365 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
United States

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Advance your career as a nurse by earning your MS in nursing offered online at ASU and learn evidence-based practices from our notable faculty. As an online student, you'll gain advanced education and skills in the translation of concepts, practices and principles of leadership. In addition, ASU offers an MSN with a concentration in nursing education for those interested in taking on roles such as such as administrator, educator or supervisor. The MSN - nursing education program will provide you with the skills to educate the next generation of nurses & nursing leaders in an academic or practice setting. With this concentration, you'll be eligible to take the National League for Nursing's Certified Nurse Educator certification examination.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 80
Per Credit Hour Cost: $687
Application Deadline: Rolling

D'Youville University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States
D'Youville University is a private institution located in Buffalo, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $700 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 10
Per Credit Hour Cost: $700
Application Deadline: Rolling

Weber State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3875 Stadium Way Dept 3903
Ogden, UT 84408
United States
Weber State University is a public institution located in Ogden, Utah. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 50 students. The program costs roughly $420 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 50
Per Credit Hour Cost: $420
Application Deadline: 03/01

East Carolina University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Mail Stop 162
Greenville, NC 27858
United States
East Carolina University is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 380 students. The program costs roughly $1,000 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for August.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 380
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,000
Application Deadline: 08/15

George Washington University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20052
United States
George Washington University is a private institution located in Washington, D.C. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 590 students. The program costs roughly $1,400 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for January.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 590
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,400
Application Deadline: 01/15

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

620 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20064
United States
The Catholic University of America Conway School of Nursing is a private institution located in Washington, D.C. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 50 students. The program costs roughly $1,140 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 50
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,140
Application Deadline: Rolling

Stevenson University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1525 Greenspring Valley Rd
Stevenson, MD 21153
United States
Stevenson University is a private institution located in Stevenson, Maryland. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 210 students. The program costs roughly $630 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 210
Per Credit Hour Cost: $630
Application Deadline: Rolling

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

655 West Lombard
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States
University of Maryland--Baltimore is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 310 students. The program costs roughly $1,460 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 310
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,460
Application Deadline: Rolling

Johns Hopkins University - School of Nursing

525 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
United States
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The School of Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 60 students. The program costs roughly $1,690 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for January.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 60
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,690
Application Deadline: 01/01

Old Dominion University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

1881 University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23529
United States
Old Dominion University is a public institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 150 students. The program costs roughly $600 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 150
Per Credit Hour Cost: $600
Application Deadline: 03/01

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