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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Duke University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3322 DUMC
Durham, NC 27708
United States
Duke University is a private institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 630 students. The program costs roughly $1,840 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 630
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,840
Application Deadline: 12/01

Felician University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

262 South Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
United States
Felician University is a private institution located in Lodi, New Jersey. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The program costs roughly $1,060 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 120
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,060
Application Deadline: Rolling

Barton College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 5000
Wilson, NC 27893
United States
Barton College is a private institution located in Wilson, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $550 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $550
Application Deadline: Rolling

East Carolina University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Mail Stop 162
Greenville, NC 27858
United States
East Carolina University is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 380 students. The program costs roughly $1,000 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for August.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 380
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,000
Application Deadline: 08/15

Mercy University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10550
United States
Mercy University is a private institution located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 60 students. The program costs roughly $900 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 60
Per Credit Hour Cost: $900
Application Deadline: Rolling

University of North Carolina--Greensboro - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27412
United States
University of North Carolina--Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 90 students. The program costs roughly $930 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for May.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 90
Per Credit Hour Cost: $930
Application Deadline: 05/15

Winston-Salem State University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston
United States
Winston-Salem State University is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 30 students. The program costs roughly $690 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 30
Per Credit Hour Cost: $690
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

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

Stony Brook University--SUNY - Online Master of Science in Nursing

HSC Level 2
Stony Brook, NY 11794
United States
Stony Brook University--SUNY is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 840 students. The program costs roughly $960 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for December.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 840
Per Credit Hour Cost: $960
Application Deadline: 12/05

SUNY College of Technology-- Delhi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

454 Delhi Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
United States
SUNY College of Technology-- Delhi is a public institution located in Delhi, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 80 students. The program costs roughly $570 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 80
Per Credit Hour Cost: $570
Application Deadline: Rolling

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

5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
United States
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

D'Youville University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States
D'Youville University is a private institution located in Buffalo, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $700 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 10
Per Credit Hour Cost: $700
Application Deadline: Rolling

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

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

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

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

University of North Carolina--Charlotte - Online Master of Science in Nursing

9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
United States
University of North Carolina--Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 130 students. The program costs roughly $910 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 130
Per Credit Hour Cost: $910
Application Deadline: Rolling

SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Online Master of Science in Nursing

100 Seymour Rd
Utica, NY 13502
United States
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public institution located in Utica, New York. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 40 students. The program costs roughly $570 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 40
Per Credit Hour Cost: $570
Application Deadline: 07/01

University of Hartford - Online Master of Science in Nursing

200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
United States
University of Hartford is a private institution located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 40 students. The program costs roughly $620 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 40
Per Credit Hour Cost: $620
Application Deadline: Rolling

Excelsior University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
United States
Excelsior University is a private institution located in Albany, New York.
Program Type: Private
Application Deadline: 01/00

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

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

University of North Carolina--Wilmington - Online Master of Science in Nursing

601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
United States
University of North Carolina--Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 260 students. The program costs roughly $910 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 260
Per Credit Hour Cost: $910
Application Deadline: Rolling

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