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.

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.

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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

Regis College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

235 Wellesley St
Weston, MA 02446
United States
Regis College is a private institution located in Weston, Massachusetts. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 710 students. The program costs roughly $870 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 710
Per Credit Hour Cost: $870
Application Deadline: Rolling

Robert Morris University School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies - Online Master of Science in Nursing

6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, CHI IL,60018
United States
Robert Morris University School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies is a private institution located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 90 students. The program costs roughly $660 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 90
Per Credit Hour Cost: $660
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

Rush University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

600 S. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Rush University is a private institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 680 students. The program costs roughly $1,110 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for January.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 680
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,110
Application Deadline: 01/02

Salisbury University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1101 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
United States
Salisbury University is a public institution located in Salisbury, Maryland. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program costs roughly $830 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for March.
Program Type: Public
Per Credit Hour Cost: $830
Application Deadline: 03/01

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

Seton Hall University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

400 South Orange
South Orange, NJ 07079
United States
Seton Hall University is a private institution located in South Orange, New Jersey. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. The program costs roughly $1,310 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,310
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

Southern Illinois University-- Edwardsville - Online Master of Science in Nursing

Alumni Hall, Campus Box 1066
Edwardsville, IL 62026
United States
Southern Illinois University-- Edwardsville is a public institution located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 150 students. The program costs roughly $850 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 150
Per Credit Hour Cost: $850
Application Deadline: Rolling

Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

2500 North River Road
Manchester, NH 03106
United States
Southern New Hampshire University is a private institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The application deadline for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is set for November.
Program Type: Private
Application Deadline: 11/30

St Joseph鈥檚 College of Maine - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

278 Whites Bridge Road
Standish, ME 04092
United States
St Joseph鈥檚 College of Maine is a private institution located in Standish, Maine.
Program Type: Private
Application Deadline: 01/00

St Xavier University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

3700 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655
United States
St Xavier University is a private institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has an enrollment of approximately 240 students. The program costs roughly $750 per credit hour.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 240
Per Credit Hour Cost: $750
Application Deadline: 01/00

St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing - Online Master of Science in Nursing

511 NE Greenleaf
Peoria, IL 61603
United States
St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is a private institution located in Peoria, Illinois. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 190 students. The program costs roughly $680 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for September.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 190
Per Credit Hour Cost: $680
Application Deadline: 09/15

Stevenson University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

1525 Greenspring Valley Rd
Stevenson, MD 21153
United States
Stevenson University is a private institution located in Stevenson, Maryland. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 210 students. The program costs roughly $630 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 210
Per Credit Hour Cost: $630
Application Deadline: Rolling

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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

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

Tabor College - Online Master of Science in Nursing

400 South Jefferson
Hillsboro, KS 67063
United States
Tabor College is a private institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students. The program costs roughly $500 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 10
Per Credit Hour Cost: $500
Application Deadline: Rolling

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

5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
United States
Texas A&M International University is a public institution located in Laredo, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $600 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $600
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

Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi - Online Master of Science in Nursing

6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
United States
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 360 students. The program costs roughly $820 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 360
Per Credit Hour Cost: $820
Application Deadline: Rolling

Texas Christian University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

TCU Box 298627
Fort Worth, TX 76129
United States
Texas Christian University is a private institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 20 students. The program costs roughly $1,710 per credit hour. The application deadline is rolling.
Program Type: Private
Enrollment: 20
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,710
Application Deadline: Rolling

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Online Master of Science in Nursing

3601 4th St STOP 6264
Lubbock, TX 79430
United States
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 1,020 students. The program costs roughly $670 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for February.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 1,020
Per Credit Hour Cost: $670
Application Deadline: 02/15

Texas Woman's University - Online Master of Science in Nursing

PO Box 425498
Denton, TX 76204
United States
Texas Woman's University is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The Online Master of Science in Nursing program has an enrollment of approximately 230 students. The program costs roughly $770 per credit hour. The application deadline is set for July.
Program Type: Public
Enrollment: 230
Per Credit Hour Cost: $770
Application Deadline: 07/01

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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.