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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.

Public Las Vegas, NV

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public school in Las Vegas, Nevada with over 32,911 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Laramie, WY

A public institution, University of Wyoming serves students in Laramie, Wyoming. Annual in-state tuition is $7,768.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Albany, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,656, Albany State University in Albany, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,768 students.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Public Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee is a public institution with a 92% graduation rate and over 10,439 students. Annual in-state tuition is $9,006.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public school in Denver, Colorado offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,383.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville provides nursing education from its campus in Steubenville, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $34,100.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University provides nursing education from its campus in New Britain, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 73%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Pineville, LA

Louisiana Christian University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Pineville, Louisiana with about 936 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public University Center, MI

Based in University Center, Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,930.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

Public Bakersfield, CA

A public institution, California State University-Bakersfield serves students in Bakersfield, California. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Edinburg, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public school in Edinburg, Texas with over 33,881 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The acceptance rate is 95%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $37,800.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Dallas, PA

Based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Ogden, UT

One of the larger institutions in the state, Weber State University is a public school in Ogden, Utah with over 32,701 students. Graduates earn a median of $56,287 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Arecibo, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Private, For-Profit Green Bay, WI

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin is a smaller private for-profit institution in Green Bay, Wisconsin with about 55 students. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Mount Olive, NC

A private nonprofit institution, University of Mount Olive serves students in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $27,366.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Hammond, IN

Purdue University Northwest is a public institution in Hammond, Indiana. Graduates earn a median of $48,318 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University is a private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $18,484.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

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Private, Non-Profit Costa Mesa, CA

Vanguard University of Southern California is a private nonprofit institution in Costa Mesa, California. Annual in-state tuition is $41,700.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Center Valley, PA

DeSales University is a private nonprofit school in Center Valley, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 2,972 students.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Oshkosh, WI

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public institution in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Saint Louis, MO

A public institution, University of Missouri-St Louis serves students in Saint Louis, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $14,112.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University is a public school in Cookeville, Tennessee offering nursing education. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
351 University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV $9,748 48.7% 11
352 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY $7,768 60.3% 9
353 Albany State University Albany, GA $5,656 57.9% 7
354 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN $9,006 92.4% 7
355 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO $10,383 45.7% 14
356 Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH $34,100 76.7% 5
357 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT $13,050 51.3% 9
358 Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA $20,266 39% 4
359 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI $12,930 51.8% 10
360 California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA $8,090 49.5% 5
361 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX $9,987 50.9% 10
362 North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND $11,110 63.5% 8
363 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA $37,800 59.8% 10
364 Misericordia University Dallas, PA $40,370 72% 11
365 Weber State University Ogden, UT $6,557 42.6% 12
366 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR $5,780 34.3% 6
367 Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, WI $11,982 56.7% 8
368 University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC $27,366 48.1% 3
369 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN $8,675 44.2% 10
370 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA $18,484 42% 6
371 Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA $41,700 57.6% 5
372 DeSales University Center Valley, PA $46,800 69.2% 10
373 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI $8,532 57.7% 10
374 University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO $14,112 54.4% 5
375 Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN $11,376 57% 8
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