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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 Union, NJ

Based in Union, New Jersey, Kean University is a public institution. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Lebanon, IL

McKendree University provides nursing education from its campus in Lebanon, Illinois. Graduates earn a median of $58,572 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Marion, IN

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion provides nursing education from its campus in Marion, Indiana. The acceptance rate is 89%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Statesboro, GA

A public institution, Georgia Southern University serves students in Statesboro, Georgia. Annual in-state tuition is $6,022.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution in Dobbs Ferry, New York. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Kent, OH

Based in Kent, Ohio, Kent State University at Kent is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 86%.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Richmond, IN

Indiana University-East is a public school in Richmond, Indiana offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 3,203 students.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

Private, Non-Profit Thomasville, GA

Thomas University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Thomasville, Georgia with about 1,471 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,640.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Hampton, VA

A private nonprofit institution, Hampton University serves students in Hampton, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $30,592.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Trenton, NJ

Based in Trenton, New Jersey, Thomas Edison State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 7,544 students.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph is a smaller private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut with about 1,952 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University is a public institution in Huntsville, Texas. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lincoln, Nebraska with about 1,654 students. The school reports a 64% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Bayamon, PR

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bayamon, Puerto Rico with about 957 students. The school reports a 96% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Private, For-Profit Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, Colorado is a private for-profit institution with a 90% graduation rate and over 31,830 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,750.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public school in Monroe, Louisiana offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University is a private nonprofit school in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University is a public institution in Denton, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,640.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Addison, IL

One of the larger institutions in the state, Chamberlain University-Illinois is a private for-profit school in Addison, Illinois with over 32,944 students. Graduates earn a median of $92,405 within ten years.

16 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides nursing education from its campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Fayette, Missouri with about 1,041 students. Graduates earn a median of $48,991 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso provides nursing education from its campus in El Paso, Texas. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Norfolk, VA

Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 23,700 students.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Lisle, IL

Benedictine University is a private nonprofit school in Lisle, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

Private, Non-Profit Nashville, TN

Belmont University provides nursing education from its campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Total enrollment is about 8,803 students.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
426 Kean University Union, NJ $14,299 47% 6
427 McKendree University Lebanon, IL $34,740 57.3% 5
428 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN $32,352 66.5% 5
429 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA $6,022 52.4% 7
430 Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY $22,880 47.6% 7
431 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH $13,232 65.1% 14
432 Indiana University-East Richmond, IN $8,424 44% 5
433 Thomas University Thomasville, GA $11,640 49.7% 6
434 Hampton University Hampton, VA $30,592 50.5% 6
435 Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ $6,838 11
436 University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT $47,278 65.4% 8
437 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX $9,228 55.6% 3
438 Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE $43,572 63.9% 7
439 Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, PR $8,844 95.7% 4
440 Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO $12,750 89.9% 11
441 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA $9,190 50.7% 6
442 Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA $43,496 59.8% 12
443 Texas Woman's University Denton, TX $8,640 46.2% 9
444 Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL $21,536 44.4% 16
445 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI $10,398 49.6% 12
446 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO $28,260 52.2% 3
447 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX $9,744 46.6% 8
448 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA $12,750 46.2% 11
449 Benedictine University Lisle, IL $35,940 52.4% 7
450 Belmont University Nashville, TN $42,540 72.1% 11
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