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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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

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

Colorado Mesa University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1100 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
United States
Colorado Mesa University is a public institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $600 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for April.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 30
Per Credit Hour Cost: $600
Application Deadline: 04/01

University of Alabama - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Capstone College of Nursing
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 140 students. The program costs roughly $420 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 140
Per Credit Hour Cost: $420
Application Deadline: Rolling

Frontier Nursing University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

195 School St.
Hyden, KY 41749
United States
Frontier Nursing University is a private institution located in Hyden, Kentucky. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 2,380 students. The program costs roughly $600 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 2,380
Per Credit Hour Cost: $600
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of New Mexico - Online Master of Science in Nursing

MSC09 5350
Albuquerque, NM 87131
United States
University of New Mexico is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $1,290 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for June.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 30
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,290
Application Deadline: 06/01

Angelo State University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76909
United States
Angelo State University is a public institution located in San Angelo, Texas. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 80 students. The program costs roughly $920 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for February.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 80
Per Credit Hour Cost: $920
Application Deadline: 02/15

Samford University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

800 Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35229
United States
Samford University is a private institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 40 students. The program costs roughly $860 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for April.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 40
Per Credit Hour Cost: $860
Application Deadline: 04/01

Cleveland State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
United States
Cleveland State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 90 students. The program costs roughly $570 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 90
Per Credit Hour Cost: $570
Application Deadline: Rolling

Texas A&M University Health Science Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

8447 Riverside Parkway
Bryan, TX 77843
United States
Texas A&M University Health Science Center is a public institution located in Bryan, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 90 students. The program costs roughly $680 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for January.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 90
Per Credit Hour Cost: $680
Application Deadline: 01/15

Walsh University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2020 E Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720
United States
Walsh University is a private institution located in North Canton, Ohio. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 190 students. The program costs roughly $710 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for August.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 190
Per Credit Hour Cost: $710
Application Deadline: 08/24

Kent State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Henderson Hall
Kent, OH 44242
United States
Kent State University is a public institution located in Kent, Ohio. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 90 students. The program costs roughly $560 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 90
Per Credit Hour Cost: $560
Application Deadline: 03/01

Jacksonville State University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

700 Pelham Rd N
Jacksonville, AL 36265
United States
Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $400 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $400
Application Deadline: 07/01

Carson-Newman University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1646 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, TN 37760
United States
Carson-Newman University is a private institution located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 90 students. The program costs roughly $650 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 90
Per Credit Hour Cost: $650
Application Deadline: 07/31

University of Southern Mississippi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

118 College Dr #5093
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
United States
University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $570 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $570
Application Deadline: 03/01

McNeese State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Box 90415 MSU
Lake Charles, LA 70609
United States
McNeese State University is a public institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 180 students. The program costs roughly $1,470 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for May.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 180
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,470
Application Deadline: 05/01

William Carey University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

710 William Carey Parkway Box 8
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
United States
William Carey University is a private institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 40 students. The program costs roughly $440 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for August.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 40
Per Credit Hour Cost: $440
Application Deadline: 08/01

Lamar University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

P.O. Box 10081
Beaumont, TX 77705
United States
Lamar University is a public institution located in Beaumont, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 130 students. The program costs roughly $290 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 130
Per Credit Hour Cost: $290
Application Deadline: Rolling

Kennesaw State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

520 Parliament Garden Way Northwest
Kennesaw, GA 30144
United States
Kennesaw State University is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $380 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for June.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $380
Application Deadline: 06/01

University of West Georgia - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118
United States
University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $410 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $410
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of Louisiana--Lafayette - Online Master of Science in Nursing

411 E. St. Mary Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
United States
University of Louisiana--Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The program costs roughly $480 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 120
Per Credit Hour Cost: $480
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of North Georgia - Online Master of Science in Nursing

82 Colleg Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
United States
University of North Georgia is a public institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $300 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 10
Per Credit Hour Cost: $300
Application Deadline: Rolling

East Tennessee State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

365 Stout Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37614
United States
East Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 380 students. The program costs roughly $840 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for May.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 380
Per Credit Hour Cost: $840
Application Deadline: 05/01

King University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1350 King College Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
United States
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

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

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