Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs for 2026

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University of Texas at Arlington - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

411 S. Nedderman
Arlington, TX 76019
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  5,670
Per credit:  $650
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
Type:  Private
Per credit:  $732
Deadline:  12/12/2025

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  • Online Family Nurse Practitioner program
  • Designed for working nurses' schedules
  • In-person skills intensives required
  • School helps secure clinical placement sites
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Purdue University Global - Online Nursing

2550 Northwestern Avenue
Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  230
Per credit:  $460
Deadline:  Rolling

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Benedictine University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
United States
Type:  Private

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  • Private institution in Lisle, Illinois
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University of West Florida - Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

11000 University Parkway Building 37
Pensacola, FL 32514
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  280
Per credit:  $1,040
Deadline:  Rolling

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King University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  30
Per credit:  $610
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Bristol, Tennessee
  • Online MSN with about 30 students
  • Tuition around $610 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Ohio University - MSN Nursing Leadership (MSN)

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

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University of North Carolina Wilmington - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  260
Per credit:  $910
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
Type:  Private

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  • Online MSN delivered as Nursing@Georgetown
  • Prepares BSN-holding RNs for APRN certification
  • Completion in as few as 23 months
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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
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  121
Per credit:  $1,096
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Online MSN at Wegmans School of Nursing
  • BSN and RN license required to apply
  • 600 clinical hours plus on-campus immersions
  • NP tracks: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
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William Paterson University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
United States
Type:  Public

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Sacred Heart University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  800
Per credit:  $700
Deadline:  12/15

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  • Private institution in Fairfield, Connecticut
  • MSN with about 800 students
  • Tuition around $700 per credit hour
  • December application deadline
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Simmons University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  1,880
Per credit:  $1,410
Deadline:  11/30

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  • Private institution in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Online MSN with about 1,880 students
  • Tuition around $1,410 per credit hour
  • November application deadline
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Northeastern State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 N Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  40
Per credit:  $250
Deadline:  08/01

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  • Public institution in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
  • Online MSN with about 40 students
  • Tuition around $250 per credit hour
  • August application deadline
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University of Arkansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

606 N. Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $570
Deadline:  02/15

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  • Public institution in Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $570 per credit hour
  • February 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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University of Central Arkansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

201 S. Donaghey Ave - Doyne Health Sciences Center - School of Nursing
Conway, AR 72035
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  130
Per credit:  $330
Deadline:  03/01

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  • Public institution in Conway, Arkansas
  • Online MSN with about 130 students
  • Tuition around $330 per credit hour
  • March application deadline
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Baker University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1500 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66006
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  20
Per credit:  $450
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Topeka, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 20 students
  • Tuition around $450 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Central Missouri - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Dockery 203
Warrensburg, MO 64093
United States
Type:  Public
Per credit:  $370
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Warrensburg, Missouri
  • Online Master of Science in Nursing
  • Tuition around $370 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Tabor College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

400 South Jefferson
Hillsboro, KS 67063
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  10
Per credit:  $500
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Hillsboro, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 10 students
  • Tuition around $500 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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University of Kansas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66045
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  80
Per credit:  $420
Deadline:  04/01

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  • Public institution in Kansas City, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 80 students
  • Tuition around $420 per credit hour
  • April application deadline
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University of Missouri--Kansas City - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2464 Charlotte St HSB 2330
Kansas City, MO 64110
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  420
Per credit:  $600
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Public institution in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Online MSN with about 420 students
  • Tuition around $600 per credit hour
  • Rolling application deadline
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Texas Woman's University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 425498
Denton, TX 76204
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  230
Per credit:  $770
Deadline:  07/01

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  • Public institution in Denton, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 230 students
  • Tuition around $770 per credit hour
  • July application deadline
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University of Texas--Tyler - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
United States
Type:  Public
Enrollment:  440
Per credit:  $800
Deadline:  02/01

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  • Public institution in Tyler, Texas
  • Online MSN with about 440 students
  • Tuition around $800 per credit hour
  • February application deadline
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University of Saint Mary - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4100 South 4th St
Leavenworth, KS 66002
United States
Type:  Private
Enrollment:  50
Per credit:  $620
Deadline:  Rolling

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  • Private institution in Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Online MSN with about 50 students
  • Tuition around $620 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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