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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 Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public school in Lafayette, Louisiana offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $47,089 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Portland, ME

Based in Portland, Maine, University of Southern Maine is a public institution. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University provides nursing education from its campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Westerville, OH

Otterbein University is a private nonprofit institution in Westerville, Ohio. Total enrollment is about 2,332 students.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acceptance rate is 95%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Charles Town, WV

One of the larger institutions in the state, American Public University System is a private for-profit school in Charles Town, West Virginia with over 50,715 students. Graduates earn a median of $44,409 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado is a public institution in Greeley, Colorado. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Winona, MN

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in Winona, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $45,080.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Searcy, AR

Harding University is a private nonprofit institution in Searcy, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 71%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Radford, VA

Based in Radford, Virginia, Radford University is a public institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Boston, MA

Emmanuel College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Boston, Massachusetts with about 1,983 students. Graduates earn a median of $68,245 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Decatur, IL

Millikin University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Decatur, Illinois with about 1,586 students. The acceptance rate is 67%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Columbus, OH

Franklin University provides nursing education from its campus in Columbus, Ohio. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University provides nursing education from its campus in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The acceptance rate is 89%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Providence, RI

Based in Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,318 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Tyler, TX

The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution in Tyler, Texas. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University is a private nonprofit school in Saint Charles, Missouri offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $21,600.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

Public Green Bay, WI

A public institution, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay serves students in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $8,700.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit school in Winchester, Virginia offering nursing education. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Anderson, SC

Based in Anderson, South Carolina, Anderson University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 4,710 students.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Wichita Falls, TX

Based in Wichita Falls, Texas, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,747 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with about 1,417 students. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Las Cruces, NM

Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $8,183.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University is a public school in Frostburg, Maryland offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 89%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth provides nursing education from its campus in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
451 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA $10,418 51.6% 12
452 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME $11,284 44.2% 8
453 Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN $45,452 54.1% 9
454 Otterbein University Westerville, OH $35,548 69.3% 12
455 University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM $10,140 52.1% 10
456 American Public University System Charles Town, WV $8,400 54.3% 5
457 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO $12,416 51.6% 7
458 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN $45,080 66.6% 6
459 Harding University Searcy, AR $26,262 69.9% 5
460 Radford University Radford, VA $12,548 51.7% 10
461 Emmanuel College Boston, MA $48,550 65.9% 5
462 Millikin University Decatur, IL $26,892 58.5% 8
463 Franklin University Columbus, OH $9,577 100% 5
464 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ $46,552 69.3% 11
465 Rhode Island College Providence, RI $11,300 45% 11
466 The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX $9,736 45.3% 9
467 Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO $21,600 52.3% 4
468 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI $8,700 52.7% 5
469 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA $36,950 66.5% 7
470 Anderson University Anderson, SC $34,970 65.7% 10
471 Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX $10,580 41.2% 5
472 Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA $40,878 56.6% 9
473 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM $8,183 51.6% 13
474 Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD $10,220 50.7% 5
475 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA $15,612 51.8% 9
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