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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, For-Profit Phoenix, AZ

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit school in Phoenix, Arizona with over 111,248 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Savannah, GA

South University-Savannah Online is a private for-profit institution in Savannah, Georgia. Total enrollment is about 8,803 students.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, For-Profit Columbia, SC

South University-Columbia is a smaller private for-profit institution in Columbia, South Carolina with about 504 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,145.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Chambersburg, PA

Wilson College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania with about 1,907 students. Annual in-state tuition is $27,100.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Nashville, TN

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Tennessee State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 70%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit New Castle, DE

Wilmington University is a private nonprofit school in New Castle, Delaware offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Manchester, NH

One of the larger institutions in the state, Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit school in Manchester, New Hampshire with over 189,531 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,200.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Joplin, MO

A public institution, Missouri Southern State University serves students in Joplin, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $8,960.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University provides nursing education from its campus in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Ottawa, KS

Ottawa University-Ottawa is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Ottawa, Kansas with about 999 students. Graduates earn a median of $55,552 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Greeneville, TN

Tusculum University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Greeneville, Tennessee with about 1,103 students. Graduates earn a median of $44,367 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, For-Profit Kansas City, MO

Research College of Nursing is a smaller private for-profit institution in Kansas City, Missouri with about 205 students. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Richardson, TX

West Coast University-Texas is a smaller private for-profit institution in Richardson, Texas with about 1,887 students. Graduates earn a median of $102,672 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Silver City, NM

Western New Mexico University is a public school in Silver City, New Mexico offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Marion, IN

A private nonprofit institution, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global serves students in Marion, Indiana. Graduates earn a median of $59,986 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Salem, VA

American National University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Salem, Virginia with about 770 students. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Springfield, MA

American International College provides nursing education from its campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Round Rock, TX

South University-Austin is a smaller private for-profit institution in Round Rock, Texas with about 297 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,145.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Oakland, CA

Samuel Merritt University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Oakland, California with about 1,926 students. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Arkadelphia, AR

Based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Henderson State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,459 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Rockford, IL

Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rockford, Illinois with about 263 students. Annual in-state tuition is $27,811.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Henderson, NV

Roseman University of Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Henderson, Nevada with about 1,367 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Geneva, NY

Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Geneva, New York with about 14 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,085.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, For-Profit Topeka, KS

Rasmussen University-Kansas is a smaller private for-profit institution in Topeka, Kansas with about 359 students. Graduates earn a median of $39,080 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Albany, NY

Based in Albany, New York, Excelsior University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
601 University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ $9,552 73.7% 9
602 South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA $18,145 77.1% 12
603 South University-Columbia Columbia, SC $18,145 86.7% 5
604 Wilson College Chambersburg, PA $27,100 51.2% 3
605 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN $8,616 32.7% 8
606 Wilmington University New Castle, DE $12,630 21% 7
607 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH $17,200 43.2% 7
608 Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO $8,960 37% 4
609 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK $7,810 37.6% 5
610 Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS $35,880 28.6% 4
611 Tusculum University Greeneville, TN $29,250 32.2% 5
612 Research College of Nursing Kansas City, MO 7
613 West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX $16,574 9
614 Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM $7,868 33% 7
615 Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN $8,208 35% 11
616 American National University Salem, VA $10,961 35.6% 4
617 American International College Springfield, MA $44,230 39.8% 7
618 South University-Austin Round Rock, TX $18,145 66.7% 3
619 Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA 14
620 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR $8,244 37.6% 6
621 Saint Anthony College of Nursing Rockford, IL $27,811 6
622 Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV 4
623 Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital Geneva, NY $12,085 5
624 Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS $17,160 45.5% 9
625 Excelsior University Albany, NY 7
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