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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 Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University is a private nonprofit school in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Public Chicago, IL

A public institution, Chicago State University serves students in Chicago, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $12,754.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Bristol, TN

King University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bristol, Tennessee with about 1,157 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,194.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Madison, WI

Herzing University-Madison is a private nonprofit school in Madison, Wisconsin offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $36,909 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Lamoni, IA

Graceland University-Lamoni is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lamoni, Iowa with about 1,102 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,361 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Knoxville, TN

South College provides nursing education from its campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit New London, NH

Colby-Sawyer College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New London, New Hampshire with about 972 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Lynchburg, VA

One of the larger institutions in the state, Liberty University is a private nonprofit school in Lynchburg, Virginia with over 104,327 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University provides nursing education from its campus in Fort Worth, Texas. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Honolulu, HI

A private nonprofit institution, Hawaii Pacific University serves students in Honolulu, Hawaii. Annual in-state tuition is $34,392.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Corpus Christi, TX

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public school in Corpus Christi, Texas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $9,748.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Anderson, IN

Anderson University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Anderson, Indiana with about 1,228 students. Graduates earn a median of $48,899 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Victoria, TX

University of Houston-Victoria is a public institution in Victoria, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $7,149.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Sioux City, IA

Briar Cliff University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Sioux City, Iowa with about 947 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,956.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Rockford, IL

Rasmussen University-Illinois is a smaller private for-profit institution in Rockford, Illinois with about 1,145 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,078.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Public Macon, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,038, Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,863 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Canton, MO

Culver-Stockton College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Canton, Missouri with about 1,028 students. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Rindge, NH

Franklin Pierce University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rindge, New Hampshire with about 1,654 students. Annual in-state tuition is $46,442.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Ponce, PR

Based in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 98%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Miami Gardens, FL

St. Thomas University is a private nonprofit institution in Miami Gardens, Florida. Total enrollment is about 7,652 students.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Saratoga Springs, NY

Empire State University provides nursing education from its campus in Saratoga Springs, New York. The school reports a 27% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Gainesville, GA

Brenau University provides nursing education from its campus in Gainesville, Georgia. The acceptance rate is 88%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Demorest, GA

Piedmont University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Demorest, Georgia with about 1,857 students. Graduates earn a median of $49,130 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Belton, TX

Based in Belton, Texas, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 96%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Staunton, Virginia with about 1,772 students. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
576 Eastern University Saint Davids, PA $38,400 57.6% 4
577 Chicago State University Chicago, IL $12,754 21.1% 4
578 King University Bristol, TN $36,194 46.4% 10
579 Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI $13,450 56.8% 9
580 Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA $20,950 43.1% 10
581 South College Knoxville, TN $18,535 48.7% 6
582 Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH $19,125 61% 3
583 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA $22,465 64.5% 8
584 Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX $39,582 32.5% 9
585 Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI $34,392 43% 8
586 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX $9,748 34.4% 11
587 Anderson University Anderson, IN $37,240 54.9% 4
588 University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX $7,149 24.8% 4
589 Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA $36,956 45.8% 11
590 Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL $14,078 40% 5
591 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA $5,038 24.7% 8
592 Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO $30,875 49.3% 4
593 Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH $46,442 49.3% 5
594 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR $6,650 45.7% 7
595 St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL $34,770 43.1% 8
596 Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY $7,648 27.3% 6
597 Brenau University Gainesville, GA $34,027 39.1% 6
598 Piedmont University Demorest, GA $31,700 44.8% 3
599 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX $32,020 51.6% 11
600 Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA $34,152 48.5% 4
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