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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Benedictine University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
United States
Program Type: Private
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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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Ohio University - MSN Nursing Leadership (MSN)

1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
United States
Program Type: Public
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St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing - Master of Science in Nursing

3690 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
United States

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Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing, ranked among the top 100 nursing schools nationwide. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license- required. The online pathway from NY’s No. 6-ranked nursing school combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 121
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,096
Application Deadline: Rolling
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Texas Wesleyan University - Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
United States

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Built for working nurses ready to put in the work. Texas Wesleyan University’s online family nurse practitioner programs feature online coursework so you can complete assignments around your shifts. You’ll also attend in-person skills intensives and complete clinical hours at a site that we’ll help you secure.

Program Type: Private
Per Credit Hour Cost: $732
Application Deadline: 12/12/2025
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King University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620
United States

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King University is a private institution located in Bristol, Tennessee. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $610 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 30
Per Credit Hour Cost: $610
Application Deadline: Rolling
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Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3700 O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
United States

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Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University's MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 23 months.
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Sacred Heart University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
United States

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Sacred Heart University is a private institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 800 students. The program costs roughly $700 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 800
Per Credit Hour Cost: $700
Application Deadline: 12/15
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Simmons University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Simmons University is a private institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 1,880 students. The program costs roughly $1,410 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for November.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 1,880
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,410
Application Deadline: 11/30
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Minnesota State University--Moorhead - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1104 South 7 Ave
Moorhead, MN 56563
United States
Minnesota State University--Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 60 students. The program costs roughly $490 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 60
Per Credit Hour Cost: $490
Application Deadline: Rolling

South Dakota State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 2275
Brookings, SD 57006
United States
South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $650 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 30
Per Credit Hour Cost: $650
Application Deadline: 03/15

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

Briar Cliff University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3303 Rebecca St.
Sioux City, IA 51104
United States
Briar Cliff University is a private institution located in Sioux City, Iowa. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $530 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $530
Application Deadline: 03/01

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

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

Clarkson College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

101 So 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131
United States
Clarkson College is a private institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 520 students. The program costs roughly $620 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 520
Per Credit Hour Cost: $620
Application Deadline: 07/01

University of Nebraska Medical Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198
United States
University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 390 students. The program costs roughly $1,070 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for January.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 390
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,070
Application Deadline: 01/15

University of Iowa - Online Master of Science in Nursing

50 Newton Rd
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States
University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $970 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for February.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 10
Per Credit Hour Cost: $970
Application Deadline: 02/01

Edgewood College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1000 Edgewood College Dr.
Madison, WI 53711
United States
Edgewood College is a private institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program costs roughly $1,000 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for August.
Program Type: Private
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,000
Application Deadline: 08/01

Graceland University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1401 West Truman Road
Independence, IA 50140
United States
Graceland University is a private institution located in Independence, Missouri. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 800 students. The program costs roughly $830 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 800
Per Credit Hour Cost: $830
Application Deadline: Rolling

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor - Online Master of Science in Nursing

12800 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Mequon, WI 53074
United States
Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor is a private institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 330 students. The program costs roughly $740 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for May.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 330
Per Credit Hour Cost: $740
Application Deadline: 05/01

Herzing University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

W140 N8917 Lilly Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
United States
Herzing University is a private institution located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 650 students. The program costs roughly $820 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 650
Per Credit Hour Cost: $820
Application Deadline: Rolling

Marquette University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States
Marquette University is a private institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 260 students. The program costs roughly $760 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for February.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 260
Per Credit Hour Cost: $760
Application Deadline: 02/15

Milwaukee School of Engineering - Online Master of Science in Nursing

105 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $840 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 10
Per Credit Hour Cost: $840
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of Saint Mary - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4100 South 4th St
Leavenworth, KS 66002
United States
University of Saint Mary is a private institution located in Leavenworth, Kansas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 50 students. The program costs roughly $620 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 50
Per Credit Hour Cost: $620
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.