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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Texas Wesleyan University - Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
United States

From the School

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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St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing - Master of Science in Nursing

3690 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
United States

From the School

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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Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3700 O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
United States

From the School

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.
Program Type: Private
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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

University of San Francisco - Online Master of Science in Nursing

2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
University of San Francisco is a private institution located in San Francisco, California. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 70 students. The program costs roughly $1,430 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for May.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 70
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,430
Application Deadline: 05/15

California State University--Chico - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Trinity Hall 121
Chico, CA 95929
United States
California State University--Chico is a public institution located in Chico, California. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $920 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for May.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $920
Application Deadline: 05/01

University of Nevada--Reno - Online Master of Science in Nursing

University of Nevada Reno Mail Stop 134
Reno, NV 89557
United States
University of Nevada--Reno is a public institution located in Reno, Nevada. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 60 students. The program costs roughly $930 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 60
Per Credit Hour Cost: $930
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of Southern California - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing

3601 Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
University of Southern California is a private institution located in Los Angeles, California. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $1,440 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for October.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,440
Application Deadline: 10/23

California State University--Dominguez Hill - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
United States
California State University--Dominguez Hill is a public institution located in Carson, California. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 270 students. The program costs roughly $740 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 270
Per Credit Hour Cost: $740
Application Deadline: 07/01

Western University of Health Sciences - Online Master of Science in Nursing

309 E. Second St
Pomona, CA 91766
United States
Western University of Health Sciences is a private institution located in Pomona, California. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 110 students. The program costs roughly $920 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 110
Per Credit Hour Cost: $920
Application Deadline: 03/01

University of Nevada--Las Vegas - Online Master of Science in Nursing

4505 S Marylan Parkway Box 453018
Las Vegas, NV 89154
United States
University of Nevada--Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 110 students. The program costs roughly $430 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for February.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 110
Per Credit Hour Cost: $430
Application Deadline: 02/01

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

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

Boise State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
United States
Boise State University is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 50 students. The program costs roughly $890 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for September.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 50
Per Credit Hour Cost: $890
Application Deadline: 09/01

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

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

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

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

Arizona State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1365 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
United States

From the School

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

Gonzaga University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
United States
Gonzaga University is a private institution located in Spokane, Washington. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 1,020 students. The program costs roughly $1,020 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for April.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 1,020
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,020
Application Deadline: 04/01

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

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

Montana State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 173560
Bozeman, MT 59717
United States
Montana State University is a public institution located in Bozeman, Montana. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $1,040 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,040
Application Deadline: 12/15

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

University of Colorado - Online Master of Science in Nursing

13120 E 19th Ave
Aurora, CO 80309
United States
University of Colorado is a public institution located in Aurora, Colorado. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 170 students. The program costs roughly $660 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 170
Per Credit Hour Cost: $660
Application Deadline: 12/15

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