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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Morningside University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
United States
Morningside University is a private institution located in Sioux City, Iowa. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 150 students. The program costs roughly $550 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 150
Per Credit Hour Cost: $550
Application Deadline: Rolling

Mount Marty University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1105 W 8th Street
Yankton, SD 57078
United States
Mount Marty University is a private institution located in Yankton, South Dakota. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 60 students. The program costs roughly $600 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 60
Per Credit Hour Cost: $600
Application Deadline: Rolling

National University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

16875 W Bernardo Dr
San Diego, CA 92008
United States
National University is a private institution located in San Diego, California. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $430 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $430
Application Deadline: Rolling

Nebraska Methodist College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

720 N. 87th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
United States
Nebraska Methodist College is a private institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 140 students. The program costs roughly $570 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 140
Per Credit Hour Cost: $570
Application Deadline: Rolling

New Mexico State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC 3185
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
New Mexico State University is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $400 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for February.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 10
Per Credit Hour Cost: $400
Application Deadline: 02/01

Northeastern State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 N Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
United States
Northeastern State University is a public institution located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 40 students. The program costs roughly $250 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for August.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 40
Per Credit Hour Cost: $250
Application Deadline: 08/01

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

Northern Illinois University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1425 W. Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
United States
Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in DeKalb, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The program costs roughly $740 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 120
Per Credit Hour Cost: $740
Application Deadline: Rolling

Northern Kentucky University School of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
United States
Northern Kentucky University School of Nursing is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 1,080 students. The program costs roughly $620 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 1,080
Per Credit Hour Cost: $620
Application Deadline: Rolling

Northwest Nazarene University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

623 S. University Bl. Nampa
Nampa, ID 83686
United States
Northwest Nazarene University is a private institution located in Nampa, Idaho. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 70 students. The program costs roughly $770 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for May.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 70
Per Credit Hour Cost: $770
Application Deadline: 05/15

Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1800 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71497
United States
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 170 students. The program costs roughly $480 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 170
Per Credit Hour Cost: $480
Application Deadline: Rolling

Norwich University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663
United States
Norwich University is a private institution located in Northfield, Vermont. The application deadline for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is set for November.
Program Type: Private
Application Deadline: 11/09

Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
United States
Nova Southeastern University is a private institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $690 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $690
Application Deadline: 12/09

Ohio State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1585 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
United States
Ohio State University is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 210 students. The program costs roughly $970 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for October.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 210
Per Credit Hour Cost: $970
Application Deadline: 10/31
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Ohio University - MSN Nursing Leadership (MSN)

1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
United States
Program Type: Public
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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

Oregon Health and Science University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3455 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97239
United States
Oregon Health and Science University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $810 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for April.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 30
Per Credit Hour Cost: $810
Application Deadline: 04/30

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

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

250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
United States
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) California is a public institution located in California, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The program costs roughly $530 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 120
Per Credit Hour Cost: $530
Application Deadline: Rolling
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Purdue University Global - Online Nursing

2550 Northwestern Avenue
Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
United States
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 230
Per Credit Hour Cost: $460
Application Deadline: Rolling
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Purdue University--Northwest - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46394
United States
Purdue University--Northwest is a public institution located in Hammond, Indiana. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 230 students. The program costs roughly $460 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 230
Per Credit Hour Cost: $460
Application Deadline: Rolling

Queens University of Charlotte - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1900 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28274
United States
Queens University of Charlotte is a private institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 180 students. The program costs roughly $550 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for August.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 180
Per Credit Hour Cost: $550
Application Deadline: 08/17

Regis College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

235 Wellesley St
Weston, MA 02446
United States
Regis College is a private institution located in Weston, Massachusetts. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 710 students. The program costs roughly $870 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 710
Per Credit Hour Cost: $870
Application Deadline: Rolling

Robert Morris University School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies - Online Master of Science in Nursing

6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, CHI IL,60018
United States
Robert Morris University School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies is a private institution located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 90 students. The program costs roughly $660 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 90
Per Credit Hour Cost: $660
Application Deadline: Rolling

Roberts Wesleyan University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624
United States
Roberts Wesleyan University is a private institution located in Rochester, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 50 students. The program costs roughly $850 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 50
Per Credit Hour Cost: $850
Application Deadline: Rolling

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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.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unranked list of accredited programs appearing in your selected sort order.

Schools marked "Featured" have paid for that designation but not for their inclusion in the Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs. Read more about our "Featured Schools" here.