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Accredited MSN Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 686 MSN top-ranked, accredited schools across all 50 states and territories. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.

Private, Non-Profit Tampa, FL

A private nonprofit institution, The University of Tampa serves students in Tampa, Florida. Annual in-state tuition is $34,408.

9 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,067 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Salt Lake City, UT

Westminster University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Salt Lake City, Utah with about 1,155 students. The acceptance rate is 67%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

Public San Bernardino, CA

California State University-San Bernardino is a public institution in San Bernardino, California. The acceptance rate is 94%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Chicago, IL

DePaul University is a private nonprofit school in Chicago, Illinois offering nursing education. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Livonia, MI

Based in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,058 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Brockport, NY

SUNY Brockport is a public institution in Brockport, New York. Graduates earn a median of $54,496 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Public Arlington, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public school in Arlington, Texas with over 44,956 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

15 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Lebanon, TN

Cumberland University is a private nonprofit school in Lebanon, Tennessee offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 67%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

Public Chico, CA

Based in Chico, California, California State University-Chico is a public institution. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Harrogate, TN

Based in Harrogate, Tennessee, Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, RN-BSN

Public Eau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 82%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Lowell, MA

A public institution, University of Massachusetts-Lowell serves students in Lowell, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $16,966.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University is a public institution in Big Rapids, Michigan. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Jackson, TN

Based in Jackson, Tennessee, Union University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,990 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis provides nursing education from its campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $37,200.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Amherst, NY

Daemen University provides nursing education from its campus in Amherst, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,540 students.

13 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Public West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public school in West Chester, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,775.

7 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Athens, OH

Based in Athens, Ohio, Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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Private, For-Profit Bangor, ME

Beal University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Bangor, Maine with about 504 students. Graduates earn a median of $35,639 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Normal, IL

Illinois State University is a public school in Normal, Illinois offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 88%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Chester, PA

Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 71%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Iowa City, IA

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Iowa is a public school in Iowa City, Iowa with over 30,779 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,283.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

A private nonprofit institution, Regent University serves students in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $21,650.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

Clarkson College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,121 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
276 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL $34,408 63.7% 9
277 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE $17,885 69.5% 7
278 Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT $43,528 66.8% 10
279 California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA $8,093 54.5% 4
280 DePaul University Chicago, IL $45,999 69.7% 12
281 Madonna University Livonia, MI $28,440 54.3% 12
282 SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY $8,752 59.7% 7
283 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX $11,950 55.1% 15
284 Cumberland University Lebanon, TN $27,840 76.7% 4
285 California State University-Chico Chico, CA $8,472 63.9% 4
286 Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN $26,938 52.4% 12
287 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI $9,642 66.4% 9
288 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA $16,966 70.6% 10
289 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI $14,778 78.1% 6
290 Union University Jackson, TN $40,025 68.8% 8
291 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN $37,200 57.7% 12
292 Daemen University Amherst, NY $35,218 56.7% 13
293 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA $10,775 70.7% 7
294 Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH $14,158 65.7% 12
295 Beal University Bangor, ME 36% 4
296 Illinois State University Normal, IL $16,144 66.7% 11
297 Widener University Chester, PA $55,730 65.6% 8
298 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA $11,283 73.4% 7
299 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA $21,650 54.3% 4
300 Clarkson College Omaha, NE $16,104 73.6% 9
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